Mental Health Lead

The major duties and tasks of this role include the following.

RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS

• Develop innovative methodologies, techniques and approaches that can be applied in mental health research in LMICs.
• Initiate, develop, lead and publish research which is considered globally excellent.
• Collaborate with academics working in Global Mental Health in partner institutions to grow and sustain mental health research in MLW.
• Support the establishment of a mental health team with a forward-looking strategy of developing a Mental Health theme.
• Develop and deliver the MLW Mental Health strategy.
• Collaborate with public health authorities and other key stakeholders to develop sustainable health systems tailored to manage mental health issues in LMICs.
• Foster international, regional and in-country partnerships to enhance MLW’s research capacity and impact on mental health.
• Actively and professionally represent the work of MLW at national, regional and global levels.
• Collaborate across research disciplines to initiate opportunities for more funding and generating grant income from external funding.
• Liaise with key external stakeholders and actively participate in high level negotiations to influence policy, practice and outcomes.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Take a leadership role in policy dialogue at national, regional and global levels to effect change based on reliable research led evidence.
• Effectively establish, lead and mentor the Mental Health team to facilitate the transition to independent researchers.
• Lead the development and implementation of MLW’s agenda and strategy on mental health.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and influence upon global factors affecting the discipline and work of MLW.
• Participate in the overall management of MLW by contributing to relevant committees either internally or externally within country or outside (regional or global).
• Proactively ensure that all relevant legal, health, and safety requirements are adhered to by all Mental Health team members.
• Lead and ensure that MLW mental health is strategically integrated with interdisciplinary research efforts.
• Plan and implement mental health strategies to meet future challenges within MLW and across partner institutions and key stakeholders.
• Ensure that professional growth opportunities are available to all team members in a manner that considers equity, diversity and inclusivity.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Establish evidence of a reputation at global level in respect of expertise, innovation and delivery of outcomes.
• Maintain broad knowledge of up-to-date research.
• Ensure team development through continuous professional development.
• Ensure that the team attends all institutional mandatory training.

HEALTH & SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING

• To follow safe practice, always respecting the safety of fellow workers as laid out in the MLW Health and Safety Guidelines, and any specific departmental safety protocols.
• To attend at least once a year, the quarterly scheduled Health and Safety sensitizations.
• To immediately notify the Health and Safety team of all accidents, and potential hazards.
• To be aware of MLW’s Safeguarding policy/provisions and act in accordance with these at all times.
• Promote equality of opportunity and inclusive practice in all aspect of work understanding.