Amuru, Lira, Pader, Katakwi, West Nile region and Karamoja and is looking to recruit for the following positions;
Job title: Psychiatric Clinical Office.
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. S/he will provide technical support to lower level health units including village health teams to identify and manage persons with mental illness.
Requirement:
Person specification
• 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.
How to apply:
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.
