POSITION SUMMARY
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordination and Implementation:
Support in organizing and implementing project activities at the sub-county level.
Work closely with the Sub County Community Health Strategy, SGBV focal person, Mental Health Focal Person, HCWs, project CHPs, and Champions.
Represent HealthRight at meetings, conferences workshops, and other forums to promote and articulate issues related to mental health programming.
Document lessons learned and success stories from the field and share with the MHPSS consultant for review.
Assist in organizing project documents/ reports.
Administrative, Monitoring and Evaluation Support:
Participate in project monthly and quarterly data review and supervision meetings in collaboration with the Subcounty HRIO and HRK M&E focal person
Ensure consistent follow-up of activity implementation at the community level.
Ensure timely submission of quality activity reports by the implementing sub-county health management team.
Maintain regular communication with APD, MHPSS consultant, APD, CHPs, mental health champions, and the Sub-County Health Management Team (SCHMT).
Submit detailed activity reports for review and payment.
Assist in making finance requests and managing project finances in collaboration with finance officers.
Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all project activities and expenditures.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Counseling Psychology or a related field.
Strong interest in mental health and community health initiatives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse community groups and health care professionals.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desirable Attributes:
Prior experience in community health projects or mental health initiatives.
Familiarity with the informal settlements of Nairobi, specifically Mathare North, Reuben, and Mukuru areas.
Knowledge of local languages and cultural sensitivity.
Dynamic, collaborative, and able to work in challenging contexts with patience, perseverance, and flexibility.
Capacity to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and manage a variety of activities simultaneously.
Enthusiastic about learning from others and sharing knowledge.
Demonstrated intercultural competence and ability to adapt professional skills to fit local conditions and constraints.
Apply via :
hrkenya@healthright.org
