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Partnerships – Lilongwe
Mental Health Officer (MHO) – Global Partnerships
Reports to: Global Partnerships Coordinator
Department: Global Partnerships
About the Role
The Mental Health Officer (MHO) – Global Partnerships plays a critical role in strengthening global collaborations by supporting partners to design, implement, and scale Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Groups (IPT-G) within their existing programs.
As an ambassador of StrongMinds and the IPT-G model, the MHO will build trusted relationships with partner organizations, provide technical leadership, and ensure high-quality, culturally responsive delivery of IPT-G interventions without compromising the integrity of the model.
This role may involve embedded support within partner organizations to build their capacity to independently manage, expand, and sustain IPT-G programming.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Design & Start-Up
Support partners to assess and map referral resources (mental health, GBV, etc.).
Integrate IPT-G primary and secondary indicators into existing partner M&E systems.
Review and strengthen project indicators to measure IPT-G impact.
Facilitate curriculum adaptation workshops to culturally tailor IPT-G materials.
Conduct capacity assessments of facilitator trainees and supervisors.
Develop detailed work plans for IPT-G cycles.
Deliver in-person and/or virtual training on IPT-G programming management.
Develop supervision and follow-up frameworks in collaboration with partners.
Expected Impact:
Clear referral pathways, integrated M&E systems, culturally adapted materials, trained facilitators, and structured implementation plans in place before cycle rollout.
2. Training & Capacity Building
Prepare and conduct core IPT-G facilitator trainings.
Orient partner management teams on IPT-G, depression screening, and community sensitization.
Submit timely, high-quality training reports (within 14 days of training).
Expected Impact:
Partners equipped with technical skills to independently implement and supervise IPT-G interventions.
3. Community Mental Health Programming (IPT-G Cycle Delivery)
Support implementation of IPT-G cycles including community mobilization, screening, and weekly sessions.
Provide weekly coaching, mentoring, and debriefing sessions to facilitators.
Coordinate self-care sessions for facilitators.
Conduct quality assurance checks and recalibration meetings at the end of each cycle.
Ensure accurate data collection for reach, outcomes, and impact analysis.
Prepare and submit cycle reports within 14 days after completion.
Expected Impact:
High-quality IPT-G cycles delivered, measurable client outcomes achieved, and continuous improvement embedded in implementation.
4. Communication, Learning & Global Collaboration
Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with partners and StrongMinds teams.
Hold weekly supervision meetings with the Global Partnerships Coordinator.
Document and share learnings, recommendations, and scaling insights.
Engage with technical teams across Global, Uganda, and Zambia offices for support.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and end-of-cycle reports.
Expected Impact:
Documented lessons learned, strengthened global scaling strategies, and transparent reporting systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
Background training and implementation experience in IPT-G is an added advantage.
Required Experience & Competencies
Minimum 3 years’ experience in program management (experience in global collaborations preferred).
Experience in mental health interventions, training, and mentorship.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement reporting systems.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel/Access and PowerPoint.
High cultural awareness and ability to work across diverse contexts.
Strong crisis management and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
STARTING DATE – 1ST APRIL 2026
How to apply
Apply at this link: https://strongminds.bamboohr.com/careers/30