TPO Uganda Latest Jobs: Recruitment for Psychiatric Clinical Officer

THE ORGANIZATION:

TPO Uganda is a local national NGO that has been operating in Uganda for over 17 years now. Our projects target the most vulnerable communities delivering the following critical interventions; Child Protection (Orphans and vulnerable children), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Eco systems, Food Security and Livelihood Support, Peaceful Co-existence, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and HIV/AIDS Prevention. 

TPO is currently running projects in the districts of Isingingro, Bushenyi, Gulu, Kitgum, Nwoya, Amuru, Lira, Pader, Katakwi, West Nile region and Karamoja and is looking to recruit for the following positions;

POST TITLE:   Psychiatric Clinical Officer

REPORTING TO: Project Coordinator

DUTY STATION: Pader

JOB SUMMARY: 

• To provide technical oversight to TPOs clinical interventions targeting households affected by conflict related trauma and/or mental illness,
• The successful candidate will work closely with the district health office to integrate mental health services into primary health care and to increase the uptake of mental health services among affected communities,
• He/She will provide technical support to lower level health units including village health teams to identify and manage persons with mental illness.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• The successful candidate should possess the ability to train, mentor and build capacity of health workers in mental health care and psychosocial support,
• Additionally you should be able to engage with communities on attitude change campaigns and self empowerment initiatives for households affected by mental illness,
• The candidate must hold a relevant degree/diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in psychiatric nursing and community mental health.

SALARY/REMUNERATION:  USD/month. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should submit an application letter addressed to the Country Director TPO Uganda, a CV, certificates and a table showing your recent 3 year salary history by post or hand delivered to:  

The Country Director TPO Uganda,  

P.O.Box 21646, Kampala, Uganda,

Plot 3271, Kansanga,

Gaba Road. 

Opposite Kampala International University by 5pm on the 31st January 2012. 

Please quote the position that you are applying for on the top left corner of the envelope. 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply but only qualifying candidates will be contacted.