Mental Health Officer at Triggerise (Tiko)

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 Kenya. 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. This is a two-year term position, offering a significant opportunity to make a lasting impact in the field of mental health.

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, traveling to different counties for project implementation, and monitor progress. You will also be responsible for reporting 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.
• Be proactive in participating and assisting 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 both technical and quality assurance aspects. You thrive in practical roles, demonstrating exceptional training and project coordination abilities, and are committed to scaling mental health education and maintaining high standards across various locations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience is required, including 1-2 years in a similar 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 in working with young people in a mental health context.
• 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, with the ability to develop new strategies based on program outcomes.
• Flexibility to travel.
• You are currently based in Nairobi, Kenya.