Programme Head - Mental Health | Sajida Foundation

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Responsibilities

Technical assistance for program design, proposal development, resource mobilization, management of contracts (funds, grants) for SAJIDA Mental Health Programme (SMHP).
Technical input and support for strategic planning, policy influencing, research, and learning.
National and regional coordination, networking, and partnerships.
Shape and refine the strategy and direction of the SMHP programme, ensuring it aligns with the organization's goals and the country's needs.

Lead the process of identifying needs, designing and developing project proposals
Coordinate the identification of mental health needs within the country and regional context
Ensure that interventions are aligned with global mental health policies, national priorities, and current program activities
Work closely with Fund Raising Department for grant/calls applications; provide technical guidance and direction as required
Help identify and engage donors, ensuring technical discussions with donors and partners
Implementation of feasibility studies for SMHP projects, considering public, technical, socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors
Work with the Logistics and Finance departments to define and approve SMHP projects

To ensure active involvement of SMHP in national coordination, technical platforms, and sectoral partnerships
Participate in mental health research by developing research ideas based on the needs of various projects and services.
Provide technical support and supervision in designing and conducting mental health research.
Work closely with the SF research department to ensure the publication of mental health research findings.

Participate in mental health research by developing research ideas based on the needs of various projects and services.
Provide technical support and supervision in designing and conducting mental health research.
Work closely with the SF research department to ensure the publication of mental health research findings.

Educational Requirements

M. Phil or higher degree in clinical psychology/counseling psychology/psychiatric social work

Experience Requirements

At least 5-8 years of work experience with I/NGO related to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming and operationalization with proven experience in technical support, proposal writing, coordination and in emergency response management systems

Additional Requirment

Demonstrated experience managing complex operations in challenging contexts and excellent inter-personal and team-building skills.
Skilled in team management and supervision, and capacity building/coaching of national and international staffs.
Good sense of confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.
Good proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

Other Benefits

Salary with Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Mobile & Internet allowance, Life & Medical insurance, Festival Bonus and Performance Bonus

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SAJIDA Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, persons of the third gender and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.

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