Child and Adolescent Mental Health Consultant (Partnerships, Tools, Evidence), Global Pro…
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UNICEF is hiring a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Consultant within its Global Programme Division, based in Nairobi. The role focuses on partnerships, technical tools, and evidence generation to strengthen child and adolescent mental health programming, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Candidates need a PhD in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant global health and mental health experience.
- Senior consultancy role with global mental health focus
- Based in Nairobi, remote work arrangement available
- Requires PhD and minimum 10 years relevant experience
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UNICEF is hiring a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Consultant within its Global Programme Division, based in Nairobi. The role focuses on partnerships, technical tools, and evidence generation to strengthen child and adolescent mental health programming, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Candidates need a PhD in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant global health and mental health experience.
- Senior consultancy role with global mental health focus
- Based in Nairobi, remote work arrangement available
- Requires PhD and minimum 10 years relevant experience
- Emphasis on partnerships, tools, and evidence generation
- Direct application via UNICEF official careers portal
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Consultant (Partnerships, Tools, Evidence), Global Programme Division(GPD)
Job Type: Full Time
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Remote
Qualifications
PhD/Fellowship
Experience
10 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Consultancy
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Medical / Healthcare
Minimum requirements:
Education:
PhD - Doctoral degree in public health, global health, mental health, counseling, psychology, child and adolescent development, health systems, health policy or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in global health, mental health or health systems, including significant experience in child and adolescent mental health.
Experience developing or applying global technical guidance, tools and implementation approaches across health and community-based systems.
Demonstrated experience in strategic technical partnerships and program or investment development with academic, technical, philanthropic and/or funding partners.
Strong experience in evidence translation, implementation learning and knowledge generation, including technical and/or peer-reviewed publications.
Experience providing technical capacity strengthening and mentoring to specialist teams.
Knowledge and Skills
:
Demonstrated expertise in child and adolescent mental health programming, service planning and systems strengthening, particularly in LMIC settings.
Excellent analytical, technical writing, facilitation and communication skills.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English required.
Desirables:
Familiarity with UNICEF Country Office programming environments and Global Program.
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