Programme Lead - Mental Health

Job Description

Title: Programme Lead - Mental Health

Company Name: SAJIDA FOUNDATION

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 29 years

Job Location: Dhaka (GULSHAN 1)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Psychiatric Social Work. An MPhil or higher degree is preferred.

• 5 to 8 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Age At least 29 years

• At least 5-8 years of work experience with I/NGO related to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support programming and operationalisation with proven experience in technical support, proposal writing, coordination and in emergency response management systems.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex operations in challenging contexts and excellent inter-personal and team-building skills.

• Skilled in team management and supervision, and capacity building/coaching of national and international staffs.

• Good sense of confidentiality and cultural sensitivity.

SAJIDA Foundation is a value-driven, non-government organisation. It embodies the principle of corporate philanthropy, with 51% shareholding of Renata Ltd, one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical and animal health product companies in Bangladesh. The organisation founded by Mr. Syed Humayun Kabir in 1993 aims to empower communities, catalyze entrepreneurship, build equity, and establish enterprises for good with an overarching vision of ensuring Health, Happiness, and Dignity for All. SAJIDA's portfolio comprises of community centric development programmes on women's livelihood and health, climate change and urban poverty, a premier microfinance operation which serves more than 780K+ members through 400 offices, and six specialized healthcare enterprises.
Ensure the quality, relevance, and scalability of SAJIDA Mental Health Programme (SMHP) strategy and interventions by aligning them with national policies and international mental health programming standards.
Department: Mental Health
Reports to: Head of Development Programmes

Major Responsibilities

• Overall

  • Technical assistance for programme design, proposal development, resource mobilisation, management of contracts (funds, grants) for SAJIDA Mental Health Programme (SMHP).

  • Technical input and support for strategic planning, policy influencing, research, and learning.

  • National and regional coordination, networking, and partnerships.

  • Shape and refine the strategy and direction of the SMHP programme, ensuring it aligns with the organisation's goals and the country's needs.

• Projects/Proposal Design & Development

  • Lead the process of identifying needs, designing and developing project proposals.

  • Coordinate the identification of mental health needs within the country and regional context.

  • Ensure that interventions are aligned with global mental health policies, national priorities, and current programme activities.

  • Work closely with Fund Raising Department for grant/calls applications; provide technical guidance and direction as required.

  • Help identify and engage donors, ensuring technical discussions with donors and partners.

  • Implementation of feasibility studies for SMHP projects, considering public, technical, socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors.

  • Work with the Logistics and Finance departments to define and approve SMHP projects.

• Programme Implementation and Reporting

  • Technical/Clinical Support (Supervision, Training & Capacity Building, SoPs).

  • Monitor Quality and Accountability of the Projects.

• Partnership & Representation

  • To ensure active involvement of SMHP in national coordination, technical platforms, and sectoral partnerships.

  • Participate in mental health research by developing research ideas based on the needs of various projects and

  • services.

  • Provide technical support and supervision in designing and conducting mental health research.

  • Work closely with the SF research department to ensure the publication of mental health research findings.

• MH Research, MRM and Technology

  • Participate in mental health research by developing research ideas based on the needs of various projects and services.

  • Provide technical support and supervision in designing and conducting mental health research.

  • Work closely with the SF research department to ensure the publication of mental health research findings.

• Salary with Mobile & Internet allowance, Life & Medical insurance, Festival Bonus and Performance Bonus.