Research Director

Strongminds

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  Location: Kampala, Uganda

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  Category: Administration

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  Job Type: N/A

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  Salary ( UGX) : Monthly

StrongMinds (www.strongminds.org) is a dynamic and fast-growing 501(c)(3) social enterprise with its center of operations in Kampala, Uganda, that focuses on one of the most underserved populations and one of the most pervasive mental illnesses in the world. We treat depression among women of all ages in Africa, where access to mental health treatment is extremely limited and has recently launched our services in the U.S.

Since its start in 2014, StrongMinds has treated over 210,000 women with depression in Uganda and Zambia. We are the only organization scaling a solution to depression with the potential to serve millions of people in the next ten years.

StrongMinds has earned an impressive reputation in the global mental health space. In addition to media coverage in the New York Times, Forbes, BBC World Service, and the Stanford Social Innovation Review, we are described by the UK organization Founders Pledge as the most cost-effective mental health organization working in the developing world.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Research Director
Reporting to the Chief Programmes and Strategy Officer, the Global Research Director oversees and accelerates StrongMinds’ research portfolio, the goal of which is to change ideas of what’s possible in depression treatment by building the evidence base for professional community health workers.

The Research Director leads the StrongMinds’ research portfolio, oversees, and promotes monitoring data usage, and drives evidence use internally and externally. The role will work to strengthen StrongMinds impact and evidence work at a global level, through systems strengthening and strategic technical support, driving change in data management and the team’s culture and practice in appreciation of research processes and outcomes.

HOW TO APPLY:
You can view the detailed job descriptions and apply at
https://strongminds.org/job-vacancies/ 

Ensure to submit your application by Friday 30th June 2023 by 11.30 pm (EAT).