StrongMinds is a global nonprofit organization driven by the fundamental belief that mental health is a human right and the foundation of thriving families and communities. As a Mental Health Officer for the Coastal Region, you will deploy ground-breaking innovations to bring free, evidence-based, culturally relevant mental health care to under-resourced populations. This role involves project design, capacity building, and the delivery of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Groups (IPT-G).
Key Responsibilities
Project Design & Start-Up
Support partners to assess and map referral resources (mental health, GBV, etc.).
Integrate IPT-G primary and secondary indicators into existing partner M&E systems.
Review and strengthen project indicators to measure IPT-G impact.
Facilitate curriculum adaptation workshops to culturally tailor IPT-G materials.
Conduct capacity assessments of facilitator trainees and supervisors.
Develop detailed work plans for IPT-G cycles.
Deliver in-person and/or virtual training on IPT-G programming management.
Develop supervision and follow-up frameworks in collaboration with partners.
Training & Capacity Building
Prepare and conduct core IPT-G facilitator trainings.
Orient partner management teams on IPT-G, depression screening, and community sensitization.
Submit timely, high-quality training reports within 14 days of completion.
Community Mental Health Programming (IPT-G Cycle Delivery)
Support implementation of IPT-G cycles including community mobilization, screening, and weekly sessions.
Provide weekly coaching, mentoring, and debriefing sessions to facilitators.
Coordinate self-care sessions for facilitators.
Conduct quality assurance checks and recalibration meetings at the end of each cycle.
Ensure accurate data collection for reach, outcomes, and impact analysis.
Prepare and submit cycle reports within 14 days after completion.
Communication, Learning & Global Collaboration
Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with partners and StrongMinds teams.
Hold weekly supervision meetings with the Global Partnerships Coordinator.
Document and share learnings, recommendations, and scaling insights.
Engage with technical teams across global offices (Uganda, Zambia) for support.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and end-of-cycle reports.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in program management (experience in global collaborations preferred).
Experience in mental health interventions, training, and mentorship.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement reporting systems.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Background training and implementation experience in IPT-G is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the StrongMinds application portal. Follow this link to submit your application: Apply to StrongMinds. The application is hosted on strongminds.bamboohr.com.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the StrongMinds application portal. Submit your application via: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1164074. Note that the recruitment is managed via strongminds.bamboohr.com.
