Internship Positions at Shamiri Institute

The Intern will work closely with the Associate in the Clinical Operations team to ensure Shamiri's caregiving model is efficient and effective and that its practices are ethically sound. The Intern directly facilitates the org's mission by auditing and improving the processes and systems behind the caregiving model, developing evidence-based clinical protocols, and building relationships and partnerships to support caregivers across the three-tier model.   This role requires acute knowledge of each level of the three-tier model and working to buttress their work and support their needs during the implementation of our programming.   

Roles and responsibilities:

Quality Assurance of the Caregiving Model  

• Conduct regular audits of each tier of the caregiving model to ensure accuracy, efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with organizational standards.  
• Ensures the competence of caregivers across the model is in line with organizational standards through informing training processes and developing resources.  
• Monitor and assess the implementation of clinical protocols and best practices, suggesting necessary improvements.  

Protocol Development  

• Develop clear and comprehensive clinical protocols for various mental health interventions, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, care provision, and outcome measurement.  
• Ensure that developed protocols are suitable for the audience they are designed to serve and the context of their application. 
• Develop training materials, manuals, and resources to support the implementation of protocols. 

Collaboration  

• Building relationships with relevant organizations to support the mental health service delivery of the three-tier model.  
• Working with advocacy groups and organizations to promote mental health improvements in local communities.  

Data Management  

• Regularly audit data systems to ensure their security and capacity align with organizational standards.  
• Inform the development and implementation of clinical data protection policies and regulations.  

Monitoring and Evaluation  

• Assess and evaluate clinical practices, making data-informed decisions to improve care quality.  
• Inform the development of tech tools to support the delivery of mental health services through the caregiving model.  

Ethical Code and Regulations  

• Developing measures to ensure adherence to ethical codes and regulations by caregivers across the model.   
• Monitor adherence to child safety and protection policies by caregivers across the three-tier model. 

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for improving the mental health of adolescents. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a psychology-related field, experience designing mental health intervention protocols and implementing psychosocial initiatives and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 

Please apply through our online application portal. Please note that you will be requested to upload your resume and cover letter in addition to completing a skills assessment. 

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The Intern will work closely with the Deputy Directors and Associates on the dissemination of our mental health solutions to Kenyan high school youths. This will involve being part of recruitment processes to engage schools and applicants to our three-tier caregiving model (crucial in reaching as many youths as we can) and monitoring partnerships with other organizations to disseminate our solutions. Throughout their internship, projects are likely to be at different stages from long-term planning to on-the-ground overseeing of delivery. This will allow the Intern to have a well-rounded experience in project management at different stages of a project lifecycle.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Take part in managing all partnership-driven implementation efforts. 
• Take part in guidance and customer support provision to Shamiri partners throughout implementation of the Shamiri program.   
• Participate in sustaining and enhancing relationships with existing partners and cultivate relationships with potential new partners.  
• Participate in formulating and executing project plans, including resource allocation, timeline, and budget. 
• Participate in identifying and mitigating project risks and issues. 
• Participate in developing Shamiri program packages and marketing materials to guide partner implementation. 
• Participate in the recruitment process for various roles, including planning, application processing, and recruitment material preparation. 
• Take part in the development of implementation and recruitment reports and consumable decks as per the organization's standards. 
• Collaborate with the Service Delivery Team to develop recruitment-related budgets, operation plans, and Gantt charts for the programs department. 
• Provide implementation support for Shamiri programs in line with the Organization’s strategic plan. 
• Participate in training, workshops, and supervision sessions organized by the Service Delivery Team or the Shamiri Institute. 
• Take part in any other duties allocated as deemed appropriate to the Supervisor. 

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with a passion for mental health who is ready to engage in different aspects of research. Ideal candidates should have baseline experience with handling data and would benefit from having strong scientific writing skills.