Position Title

Clinical Psychologist

Contract Duration: August 2026 – December 2026 (with possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability)

KOSHISH is a national-level Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) established in 2008 to promote mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in Nepal. Working in partnership with government, development partners, and communities, KOSHISH strengthens mental health systems, advances the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities, and improves access to quality Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services. To strengthen the technical quality and clinical governance of its MHPSS programmes, KOSHISH is seeking a qualified Part-time Clinical Psychologist to provide clinical supervision, technical guidance, capacity building, and quality assurance support to psychologists, counselors, and programme teams.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Part-time Clinical Psychologist provides technical leadership to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of MHPSS services across KOSHISH programmes. The position supports clinical supervision, mentoring, capacity building, quality assurance, and technical guidance to ensure evidence-based, ethical, and client-centred mental health service delivery.

The incumbent shall perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities.

A. Technical Guidance and Clinical Governance

B. Clinical Supervision, Capacity Development and Quality Assurance

C. Coordination, Representation, Documentation and Organizational Learning

4. Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications, professional experience, and competencies:

The Part-time Clinical Psychologist will report directly to the Program Manager and work in close collaboration with the Technical Team, Project Coordinators, Psychologists, Counselors, and other programme personnel.

The position will provide technical guidance and professional mentoring to psychologists, counselors, and relevant programme staff but will not have direct administrative or line management responsibility unless otherwise assigned by management.

This is a part-time staff position requiring approximately 6–8 working days per month, with flexibility based on programme priorities and organizational needs.

The position will be based at the KOSHISH central office in Kathmandu with a hybrid working arrangement that includes office-based work, virtual technical support, and field visits to project locations as required. Approximately 30% travel may be required to support programme implementation, clinical supervision, monitoring, training, and coordination activities.

The Clinical Psychologist is expected to maintain regular communication with programme teams, participate in scheduled meetings, and remain available during agreed working days to provide timely technical support.

Performance will be assessed periodically based on the achievement of agreed work plans and the quality of technical support provided. Key performance expectations include:

8. Required Supporting Documents

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents

(Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Original documents must be presented during the interview or prior to appointment for verification.)

Interested candidates are requested to fill the application form- CLICK HERE

We will be reviewing the applications on a Rolling Basis, however the last date to submit your application is 13TH August 2026.

Eligible candidates with disabilities, women and from the local area are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals and maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or any other form of harm. All shortlisted candidates will be required to comply with KOSHISH’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct and will undergo appropriate safeguarding checks KOSHISH reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any reason.

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