US Citizen Fellowship Jobs – Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse Program Officer – Global Health Corps (GHC)
Job Title: Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse Program Officer
(Paid Internship Jobs)
Organisation: Global Health Corps (GHC)
Placement Organisation: Ministry of Health
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Eligible Citizenship: United States
Salary: Monthly Stipend
Position Code: G05-Int
About GHC:
Global Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through heightened skills and strong partnerships. We currently place fellows in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, the United States, and Zambia.
About US:
The Ministry of Health (MOH) Uganda is a government body charged with policy formulation and dialogue with health development partners, resource mobilization and budgeting, strategic planning, regulation and advising other ministries on matters related to health, setting standards and quality assurance, capacity development and technical support, provision of nationally coordinated services such as epidemic control, coordination of health research, and monitoring and evaluation of the overall sector performance.
Job Summary: The Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse Program Officer will collaborate with the Ministry of Health (MOH)’s team to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate Mental Health and Substance Abuse interventions in Uganda. The role will also support resource mobilization efforts for Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse interventions, in line with the department’s mission, and report to the Assistant Commissioner of Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Learning, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Explore and document best practices to promote Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse in line with existing standards
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse interventions in various health programs
- Prepare monthly and other regular reports of Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse activities in line with departmental guidelines
Stakeholder Engagement, Knowledge Management
- Map all partners working on Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse in Uganda
- Network with various stakeholders (public and private) to promote Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse at the policy and implementation levels
- Support the coordination of stakeholder meetings with implementing partners, MOH staff, and other key partners.
- Disseminate laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and standards in line with Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse
Research
- Develop fundable research proposals for Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse programs and activities
Strategic Planning
- Develop national strategic plans and budgets for Mental Health and Control of Substance Abuse initiatives in line with the approved programs and budget lines
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree*
- Experience in social research (e.g. conducting surveys and interviews), policy analysis, or quantitative/qualitative data analysis*
- Experience with partnership development, especially acting as the lead point of contact for high-level stakeholders like donors or government officials*
- Experience drafting external-facing documents, including concept notes, reports, articles, and correspondence*
- Professional experience with or academic training in community-based health programs, mental health, and/or substance abuse
- Experience with public speaking, as evidenced by presentations, workshops, or panels
- Experience in conference and/or high-level meeting planning and organization
- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to ensure internal and external collaborators achieve a time-bound goal or project
- Good analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment, but with self-sufficiency and self-motivation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to multitask with flexibility and prioritize across multiple activities
- Experience living in a developing country
- Proficiency in MS Office and computer applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
NB: Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required
Fellowship Stipend, Benefits, and Logistics:
In addition to the intensive leadership development and professional growth that the fellowship offers, the Global Health Corps fellowship includes the following benefits. GHC arranges several logistical details on fellows’ behalf with the expectation that fellows will take ownership of their overall experience. Read on below to learn more about how these items apply to specific placements:
- Monthly living stipend
- Award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Housing
- Insurance
- Support in applying for visas and/or work permits, as necessary
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, GHC training and retreats
- Professional development funds of up to $600
How to Apply:
All applicants who desire to be placed by the Global Health Corps in the aforementioned organization should express interest by clearly following the instructions at the web page below.
Deadline: 15th January, 2020 at 11:59pm EST