Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organization. It was established in 2005 with the aim of promoting psychosocial well-being and mental health of children and families in conflict affected and other vulnerable communities. TPO Nepal is a knowledge-driven, innovative organization working in areas disrupted by violence and poverty. We strive to develop local psychosocial, mental health ... and conflict resolution capacity and systems that promote community resilience, quality of life and self-reliance through education, research, service delivery and advocacy.
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Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: 1 -
Job Type
: Contract -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Senior Level -
Experience
: 3 Years -
Apply Before
: 2021-05-21 Closed -
Skills
:CommunicationsDocumentationStrategic Planning
Job Description:
TPO Nepal is implementing the EMILIA project (e-MhGAP Intervention Guide in Low and middle income countries: Impact and Acceptability) in a few Municipalities and Village Municipalities in Jhapa district from 1st November 2018. EMILIA is a research project which aims to carry out a proof-of-concept study to use the e-version of clinical guidelines for the integration of mental health into primary health care (mhGAP-app) on a mobile device, which aims to support in assessment and management of mental disorders in primary health care facilities.
TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed, and result-oriented candidate for the position of Project Coordinator (PC) based in the Jhapa district.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Station: Jhapa
Duration: 7-month
Start date: 1st June 2021
Responsibilities
- Oversee implementation of the EMILIA project in the selected program VDCs in Jhapa district
- Coordination with district public health office (DPHO), Municipalities, Village Municipalities and other relevant district level stakeholders for effective implementation of the project
- Coordinate with provincial health directorate, provincial health training center and provincial logistic management center for implementation of the project
- Work closely with psychiatrist to facilitate training and supervision of primary health care workers
- Take lead role to organize training and supervisions of primary health care workers in the project areas
- Conduct regular field visit to support health workers for implementation of the mhGAP app
- Provide inputs, comments and feedback to WHO’s technical person on refining and modification of the mhGAP app
- Provide regular reports to the principal investigator
- Participate in academic article/journal writings and publication.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and working experience on the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP) Intervention Guides (IG)
- Prior experiences on project planning, design and implementation
- Prior experience of healthcare apps using mobile phones/tablets
- Willingness to travel to remote areas of Jhapa district
- Good command on written/ spoken English and Nepali
Education + Experience:
- Should have completed MBBS/Health Assistant (HA) course along with Master’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology or Social Work
- Minimum three years of working experience on mental health (e.g. PHCs, hospital etc.)
Apply Instruction:
Interested qualified and motivated candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with cover letter, updated resume (CV) and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np no later than 22 May, 2021.