Vacancy title:
Mental Health Technical Advisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Interpeace

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 16 2025

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background and Rationale

Interpeace, in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), and with funding from the European Union, is implementing the programme “Consolidating Unity & Resilience Through Healing, Rehabilitation and Reconciliation in Rwanda” in nine districts: Nyamasheke, Karongi, Nyarugenge, Bugesera, Gicumbi, Muhanga, Rusizi, Ngoma, and Rwamagana.

The overall objective of the programme is to strengthen national and community capacities for unity and resilience through coordinated and harmonized healing interventions. Specific objectives include:

1. Developing evidence-based tools and approaches to inform rehabilitation and reintegration strategies.
2. Enhancing the capacities of local authorities and civil society to provide psychosocial, reconciliation, and economic empowerment services.
3. Improving rehabilitation services in correctional facilities for perpetrators of the genocide to support reintegration.

As part of this program, a consultant is sought to support the RBC Mental Health Division in overseeing the implementation of the Resilience-Oriented Therapy (ROT) and Multifamily Health Therapy protocols. This includes capacity building, clinical supervision, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring alignment with national mental health strategies.

2. Objectives and Methodology

The consultant will:

• Train and support psychologists and mental health professionals in the ROT and Multifamily Health Therapy methodologies.
• Develop and apply monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools tailored to Resilience-Oriented Therapy (ROT) and Multifamily Health Therapy (MFH).
• Build the capacity of mental health providers in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support integration of ROT and MFH into existing mental health systems.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to the Mental Health Division.

3. Scope of Work

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Design and refine data collection and reporting tools for ROT and Multifamily protocols.
• Conduct field visits for supervision, data verification, and mentorship.
• Collect and analyze program data from health centers and district hospitals.
• Contribute to operational research and knowledge generation in relevant fields.
• Support RBC in developing evidence-based policy recommendations.

Training and clinical supervision:

• Develop training materials and deliver workshops for psychologists and mental health staff.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring on ROT and MFH protocols.
• Support mental health professionals with technical guidance and field supervision.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Collaborate with RBC and Interpeace in planning and conducting field visits.
• Lead report writing and dissemination related to program implementation.
• Provide monthly work plans and narrative progress reports.
• Draft and submit comprehensive M&E reports and support data-driven decision-making.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and consultations.

4. Deliverables

• M&E tools and training materials tailored to ROT and Multifamily protocols.
• Monthly progress reports and work plans.
• Training reports and documentation of mentorship activities.
• Final consultancy report summarizing achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Policy briefs or technical notes as needed.

5. Qualifications and Competencies

Essential:

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health, or Epidemiology.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in mental health or related fields.
• Experience with M&E systems, data analysis, and use of statistical software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; proficiency in French is an asset.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience with resilience-oriented or trauma-informed care approaches.
• Experience in curriculum/training design and facilitation.
• Familiarity with Rwandan health systems and policies.
• Ability to incorporate gender perspectives in programming and analysis

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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