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. At StrongMinds, we deploy ground-breaking innovations to bring free, evidence-based, culturally relevant mental health care to the world’s most under-resourced populations. The Mental Health Officers in Mombasa will focus on implementing and managing Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT-G) programs to provide essential mental health support.
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 training).
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, Uganda, and Zambia offices for support.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and end-of-cycle reports.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in program management (experience in global collaborations preferred).
- Technical Skills: Experience in mental health interventions, training, and mentorship. Background training and implementation experience in IPT-G is an added advantage.
- Competencies: Demonstrated ability to design and implement reporting systems, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and excellent communication and report-writing skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the StrongMinds portal on strongminds.bamboohr.com or through the application link provided on MyJobMag.
