Project Officer Mental Health-Port Shepstone, South Africa

By Integrated Research and Development (IRD), Singapore                Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field.         

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience coordinating or managing community-based programs.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health or psychosocial support programs is highly desirable. Valid, unendorsed driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience and willingness to travel extensively. Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. Strong administrative and project coordination skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and operational oversight for Lay MH Counsellors across project districts.
• Coordinate weekly planning and review meetings with field teams to ensure alignment with work plans. Support the MH team’s logistics, including phones, data, transportation arrangements, and coordination of shared resources.
• Collaborate closely with ECD and MH team leads to ensure integrated delivery of services at the site level.
• Maintain and monitor -tracking tools for MH field activities, ensuring accurate documentation is captured and timely reported. Monitor counselling targets, screening outcomes, and initiate strategies to improve reach and follow-up.
• Support on-boarding and capacity development of new Lay Counsellors, including training on tools, screening protocols and follow-up procedures.
• Identify and resolve challenges related to field implementation, reporting, or stakeholder coordination.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with site-level stakeholders, including clinics, local Department of Health reps, and community leadership.
• Provide regular progress updates to the MH Lead and contribute to monthly and quarterly project reports.