Organization: StrongMinds
Duty Station: Kampala, Mukono
and Iganga, Uganda
and Iganga, Uganda
Reports to: Mental Health
Supervisor
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Mental
Health Facilitator (MHF) will facilitate the implementation of Group
interpersonal psychotherapy (G-IPT) program activities in Uganda. The MHF will
identify, diagnose, and recruit individuals with depression to join G-IPT
program. The MHF will then treat individuals with depression within their own
communities using proven medical screening programs adapted to local conditions
and proven G-IPT sessions.
Health Facilitator (MHF) will facilitate the implementation of Group
interpersonal psychotherapy (G-IPT) program activities in Uganda. The MHF will
identify, diagnose, and recruit individuals with depression to join G-IPT
program. The MHF will then treat individuals with depression within their own
communities using proven medical screening programs adapted to local conditions
and proven G-IPT sessions.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- After completing training, the MHF will
provide G-IPT intervention for depression as weekly 90 minute sessions for
up to 12 weeks. - Canvas local Ugandan communities, meet
with local leaders and partners to identify, diagnose, and recruit
depressed Ugandans to participate in the G-IPT program. - Follow –up and track patient attendance
and participation and document patient and project progress to asses G-IPT
efficacy. Prepare patient discharge plans and refer patients where
necessary. - Maintain confidentiality in all matters
relating to group participants consistent with organizational policies and
laws. - The MHF may be required to attend support
team meetings with management as needed and perform other duties as
assigned. - Collect key patients data electronically
or using hard copies and prepare reports on progress made and submit to
the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants should preferably hold a
relevant health or social work qualification. Possession of a B.A. in
Psychology is preferred. - At least two years’ experience in group
facilitation - Previous experience of working with people
with depression and their families - Previous experience in running self-help
groups is an added advantage - Keen interest in social work and helping
others. - Broad and in-depth understanding of issues
relating to mental health, specifically depression. - Broad knowledge and understanding of
self-help approaches and empowerment in mental health. - Broad knowledge and understanding of
general patient evaluation approaches. - Excellent group facilitation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills - Ability to work independently and
unsupervised - Ability to develop, inform and sustain
professional relationships, partnerships and networks. - Ability to work in collaboration with
people with depression, families, and other staff/services involved in
their support is desirable - Public speaking skills and the ability to
lead and participate in workshops, seminars and other learning or
promotion events. - Empathy with the aims of Strong Minds goal
of treating depression. - Good team player.
- Willing to take direction
NB: Females are
encouraged to apply.
encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send
an application, one page statement of why you are the best candidate and C.V.
(maximum 2 pages only) in MS. Word Font 12, to [email protected], or deliver
hard copies to Plot 9 Martyr’s Lane, Ntinda, Ministers’ Village, Kampala,
Uganda
an application, one page statement of why you are the best candidate and C.V.
(maximum 2 pages only) in MS. Word Font 12, to [email protected], or deliver
hard copies to Plot 9 Martyr’s Lane, Ntinda, Ministers’ Village, Kampala,
Uganda
Deadline: 23rd June
2017
2017
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