Job Description

Locations: Harare

About
Zvandiri is a community organisation which through its Zvandiri programme, integrates community prevention, treatment, care and support for children, adolescents and young people living with HIV. Works with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) and National AIDS Council in implementing these interventions with funding from various funders.

Job Summary

Summary
The Mental Health Officer assists in the development and scale of Zvandiri’s mental health programme through the integration of innovative, evidence-based, child and adolescent focused mental health interventions within the Zvandiri model. The mental health officer works closely with the Ministry of Health and Child Care to ensure Zvandiri’s mental health programming complements and supports national efforts to enhance the mental health and well-being of young people living with HIV. He/she conducts psychological assessments and ongoing therapeutic counselling for children, adolescents and young people identified to be at risk by the Zvandiri team. He/she builds the capacity of all units, staff and volunteers to deliver Zvandiri’s evidence-based approach to promoting the health and well-being of Zvandiri beneficiaries.

Reporting
The Mental Health Officer reports to the Service Delivery Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategy: Assists in the development and expansion of Zvandiri’s mental health programme, aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives as guided by the service delivery strategic plan.
• Purpose: Ensures that all Zvandiri beneficiaries receive an evidence-based package of care across the mental health cascade. Supports Government to integrate integrated HIV and mental health services nationally.
• Policy: Ensure that the mental health program of the Zvandiri Model is implemented while adhering the organisational policies organisational policies; supporting capacity building of region staff in all policies. Also ensures that the policies in Zvandiri are mental health friendly.
• Resourcing: Participates in fund raising activities to support mental health initiatives in the organisation e,g. grant applications.
• Planning: Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of an annual work plan aligned with the strategy, focusing on mental health and psychosocial support activities.
• Grant Management: Responsible for ensuring that mental health and psychosocial support activities are adequately budgeted for in activity budgets.

• Innovations: Works with service delivery manager, in collaboration with the knowledge, learning and evidence pillar in documentation of the mental health needs of children and adolescents with HIV through the development of case studies, lessons learned, SOPs and guidelines.
• Reporting and analysis: Leads in reporting of mental health and psychosocial activities of the organisation, working with SIE colleagues to analyse data and trends for improvement of programming around mental health activities.
• Capacity building: Capacity building of Zvandiri staff and CATS through mental health training and supervision, EQUIP training, supervision and case conferencing on the mental health program of the Zvandiri model, including training and mentorship for Zvandiri Mentors and Associates in the districts.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other stakeholders implementing mental health activities in the country, including advocating for Zvandiri’s mental health program to be a part of MOHCC and WHO mental health initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Professional Qualifications and Experience

 A post graduate qualification in clinical psychology; a master’s degree is preferrable.
 Registration with the Health Professions Council.
 A minimum of three years’ experience in the design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of mental health and psychosocial support interventions for children and adolescents; specific experience with children and adolescents living with HIV is ideal.
 Demonstrated expertise in the integration of mental health and psychosocial support services in paediatric and adolescent HIV service delivery.
 Excellent understanding of the Zvandiri Model.
 Expertise in different interventions with experience of paediatric and adolescent HIV programming; and experience in working with the Ministry of Health and Child Care is an added advantage.
 Excellent report writing and presentation skills; with strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills.
 Must be able to commit to Zvandiri’s Purpose, Mission, Vision and Strategy.

How to Apply

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Deadline:
Deadline: Mid-day on 6th of December 2023.

Zvandiri is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ZVANDIRI has zero tolerance for any form of harassment and staff are expected to uphold the organizational values and core competencies especially diversity and inclusion, integrity, commitment, and respect for others as our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children and safeguarding employees and communities from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse.

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