Mental Health Technical Lead

Are you looking for a job where your work sustainably creates a significant impact on a global scale? Do you wish to work in a diverse and intercultural company? If so, Tiko could be the place for you!

The Company

Tiko (previously known as Triggerise) believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 5 main markets in Sub-Saharan Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies.

Tiko has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of 160 enthusiastic international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young, and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Tiko is like here.

For this position, we will happily be accepting applicants from any of our offices.

The Job

As the Mental Health Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in creating and executing Tiko's detailed strategy to address mental health issues at both global and local levels. 

Responsibilities: 

• You will be the technical expert on mental health at Tiko.
• You will organise and promote mental health initiatives, conduct research, engage in social behaviour change communication, and advocate for awareness and support on this important subject.
• You will lead the development and contextualisation of the mental health prevention and response/services strategy in all Tiko markets. 
• You will create and enhance mental health advocacy tools to emphasise the importance and impact on the youth/adolescents.
• You will develop global and country-level mental health partnerships. 
• You will develop the skills and knowledge of internal teams so they can effectively implement mental health offers through the Tiko platform.

About you

You are adept at solving practical problems and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. You are a flexible and logical thinker with a clear ethical compass, enabling you to navigate complex situations when managing the Mental health project. You are capable of listening, understanding, and building trust with others easily. You can communicate complex subjects clearly and understandably in writing and verbally. Additionally, you are data-driven and tech-savvy.

Essentials

• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in leading and implementing projects addressing mental health issues in at least two African countries, with a specific focus on the needs of adolescents and young people.
• Experience working with the Governments and especially the Ministry of Health on strategy and delivery efforts and managing donors
• Strong networks with funders, technical assistants, working groups, and agencies that support mental health interventions.
• Former clinician with a focus on mental health 

The Rewards

At Tiko we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The gross monthly salary bracket for this position is €3,056 - €4,584 in Portugal, R59,224 - R88,837 in South Africa, Ksh377,878 -  Ksh566,818 in Kenya, €2,363 -  €3,545 in Ethiopia, CFA1,242,875 - CFA1,864,312 in Burkina Faso, and UGX10,919,882 -  UGX16,379,823 in Uganda, plus benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Secondary Benefits are dependent on your market.
• A personal development budget.
• Unlimited holidays: if you can make it work with your team, you’re good to go.
• Growth opportunities.
• A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we do things.
• A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and regulations.

The Details

Interested? Apply now below! Want more information? Check out our website or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.

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Tiko prioritises integrity in our workplace and respects your privacy.
Tiko is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour by its employees at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This is why we will do reference and background screening checks on successful candidates before hiring. Tiko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this scheme, we will request information from your previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during your employment or incidents under investigation when you left employment. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read and understood these recruitment procedures.

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