Project Counsellor and Mental Health Nurse at Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)
Organization: Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 22nd August 2025
Key Requirement: Diploma/Degree in Mental Health Nursing with 2+ years experience in adolescent care.
About the Organization
Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) is a non-profit organization that started in 1993 with a mission of enhancing socio-economic transformation of disadvantaged young people (10-24 years) both in and out of school, through evidence based interventions that: advocate; create linkages to services and information; and encourage social and livelihood skills development for self-reliance.
Job Summary
UYDEL seeks a passionate and qualified Mental Health Nurse to support adolescent girls through psychosocial interventions under a new 36 months climate-resilience and reproductive health initiative entitled Building Climate-Resilient Communities for Safe Pregnancies in Adolescents/Youth. This Initiative will be implemented by UYDEL in partnership with Comic Relief under the Uzazi Salama Programme: Community support for safe and healthy pregnancy in Uganda. The nurse will provide mental health services, promote emotional well-being, and strengthen community support systems for safe pregnancies in adolescent youth aged 15-24 years and climate-affected communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health assessments and provide counseling to adolescent girls and their partners.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and psychoeducation workshops.
- Collaborate with community health workers and project staff to integrate mental health into broader climate-resilience and SRHR programming.
- Train peer educators and caregivers on mental health awareness and referral pathways.
- Monitor and report on mental health trends and outcomes within the project.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Mental Health Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
- Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adolescents, preferably in community or NGO settings.
- Knowledge of climate change impacts on mental health and reproductive health is an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
Desirable Attributes
- Empathetic and culturally sensitive.
- Experience working in low-resource or climate-affected communities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and copies of academic credentials to uydelHR@gmail.com clearly stating "Mental Health Nurse – Building Climate-Resilient Communities for Safe Pregnancies in Adolescents/Youth" in the subject line.
Deadline
22nd August 2025
Note: Any form of private communication is strictly prohibited to maintain fairness and transparency in the process.
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