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  • Posted: Feb 26, 2026
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    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. StrongMinds...
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    Mental Health Officer- Coastal Region

    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.

    Expected Impact:
    Clear referral pathways, integrated M&E systems, culturally adapted materials, trained facilitators, and structured implementation plans in place before cycle rollout.

    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).

    Expected Impact:
    Partners equipped with technical skills to independently implement and supervise IPT-G interventions.]

    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.

    Expected Impact:
    High-quality IPT-G cycles delivered, measurable client outcomes achieved, and continuous improvement embedded in implementation.

    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.

    Expected Impact:
    Documented lessons learned, strengthened global scaling strategies, and transparent reporting systems.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
    • Background training and implementation experience in IPT-G is an added advantage.

    Required Experience & Competencies

    • 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.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to StrongMinds on strongminds.bamboohr.com to apply

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