Organization: StrongMinds
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Mental Health Supervisor
About US:
StrongMinds
is an international social enterprise that focuses on one of the most
underserved populations and one of the most pervasive mental illnesses in the
world. We treat depression among women
in Africa, where access for mental health treatment is extremely limited. We presently operate in Uganda, a
post-conflict and highly impoverished country where 1 out of every 4 adults
suffers from depression. As the only
organization with a model specifically designed to scale a solution for
depression in Africa, we provide a simple, innovative and cost effective
approach. Group interpersonal
psychotherapy, facilitated by trained community workers, is a proven technique
which helps these depressed women return to and maintain their full mental
health. Ultimately, StrongMinds helps
women who suffer from depression to turn around their lives, and those of their
family.
is an international social enterprise that focuses on one of the most
underserved populations and one of the most pervasive mental illnesses in the
world. We treat depression among women
in Africa, where access for mental health treatment is extremely limited. We presently operate in Uganda, a
post-conflict and highly impoverished country where 1 out of every 4 adults
suffers from depression. As the only
organization with a model specifically designed to scale a solution for
depression in Africa, we provide a simple, innovative and cost effective
approach. Group interpersonal
psychotherapy, facilitated by trained community workers, is a proven technique
which helps these depressed women return to and maintain their full mental
health. Ultimately, StrongMinds helps
women who suffer from depression to turn around their lives, and those of their
family.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- After Appointment, the incumbents will
undergo Training in IPTG. - The incumbent will provide IPT-G intervention
for depression at weekly lasting 90 minutes per sessions for up to 12
consecutive weeks. - Canvass local Ugandan communities, meet with
local leaders and partners to identify, diagnose, and recruit depressed
Ugandans to participate in the IPT-G program. - Follow-up and track patient attendance and
participation and document patient and project progress to assess IPT-G
efficacy. Prepare patient discharge plans and refer patients where
necessary. - Maintain a high degree of confidentiality in
all matters relating to group participants consistent with organizational
policies and laws.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the Mental Health
Facilitator should possess at least a Diploma in a Health or Social Work
qualification. - Previous exposure and experience in group
facilitation for at least two years and working with people with Mental
Health Challenges and their families. - Prior experience in running self-help groups
and interest in social work and helping distressed or impoverished individuals. - Compressive and in-depth understanding of
issues relating to mental health, specifically depression is desirable - The applicant must be fluent in the local
language i.e. Iganga
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an
application letter, one pager of why you think you are the best candidate for
the post and updated C.V to; [email protected]. or Hand deliver / post to
Plot 9, Martyrs’ Lane, Ntinda Ministers’ Village, P.O. Box 35874, Kampala. Remember
to add “MHF job” in the subject line.
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an
application letter, one pager of why you think you are the best candidate for
the post and updated C.V to; [email protected]. or Hand deliver / post to
Plot 9, Martyrs’ Lane, Ntinda Ministers’ Village, P.O. Box 35874, Kampala. Remember
to add “MHF job” in the subject line.
Deadline: 13th May, 2016
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