Mental Health Officer

Are you passionate about mental health and program implementation? We are looking for someone eager to commit to a practical and impactful role. Discover more about this exciting opportunity to become a key part of our team!

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 Uganda.

The Job

As a Mental Health Officer at Tiko, you will play a critical role in leading and enhancing Tiko’s Mental Health program across various locations in Uganda. Your expertise in psychology, combined with your experience in project management and working with young people, will be instrumental in driving the success and expansion of our mental health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle of the Mental Health program, from planning and implementation to evaluation, to ensure effective delivery and measurable impact.
• Train and mentor team members and partners in mental health practices, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate with community-based organizations and partners, travelling to different parts of Uganda for project implementation, and monitor progress. You will also report outcomes to foster continuous improvement and strategic growth.
• Develop and manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring that all aspects of the mental health initiatives are executed effectively and within the stipulated time frame.
• Participate proactively and assist with additional projects, showcasing your versatility and commitment to teamwork.

About you

Your experience in program implementation and working with young people has honed your skills in technical and quality assurance. You thrive in practical roles, demonstrating exceptional training and project coordination abilities. You are committed to scaling mental health education and maintaining high standards across various locations.

Requeriments:

• A degree in Psychology or related fields
• A minimum of 4-6 years of professional experience is required, including 1-2 years in a mental health program role focused on training, monitoring, and field visits, where you have directly engaged in hands-on training and supervision of teams on the ground.
• Demonstrated experience working with young people in a global health context, and mental health is preferred.
• Proven ability in training and capacity building, with strong skills in teaching and mentoring others in Mental health practices.
• Experience in managing projects across multiple locations, strong project monitoring and reporting skills, and the ability to develop new strategies based on program outcomes.
• Flexibility to travel.
  

The Rewards

At Tiko, we believe in being open, especially when it comes to salaries. In Uganda, the monthly salary bracket for this position is UGX 5,266,147 - UGX 6,582,684, gross 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 annual salary, we offer you:

• 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 prioritizes 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.

We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.