JOB DETAILS:

Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) is seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse / Project Counsellor to provide psychosocial support to adolescent girls and their partners. The role involves delivering mental health services, building community awareness, and integrating emotional well-being into broader reproductive health and climate resilience programming.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health screenings and provide individual and group counseling to adolescent girls and their partners.
• Develop personalized care and referral plans in collaboration with health facilities and project teams.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and psychoeducation activities.
• Work alongside project staff and community health workers to embed mental health into SRHR and climate resilience efforts.
• Train peer educators, caregivers, and community leaders in mental health awareness and support strategies.
• Monitor and document mental health trends, service outcomes, and case studies for reporting and learning.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

• Diploma or Degree in Mental Health Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
• Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adolescents, preferably in community-based or NGO settings.
• Understanding of climate change and its impact on mental and reproductive health is a strong asset.
• Proficient in interpersonal communication, case documentation, and teamwork.

Desirable Attributes

• Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and youth-friendly approach to care.
• Experience working in under-resourced or climate-vulnerable communities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.