Consultancy Opportunity
Full time @TWOGERE UGANDA posted 2 weeks ago in HealthCare Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 26479
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Career Level Consultant
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Experience 5 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Healthcare
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Are you passionate about advancing mental health in education? Do you
believe that teachers play a vital role in promoting wellbeing and early
intervention? Twogere is seeking a dynamic Consultant to develop a Mental
Health First Aid Training Toolkit for Teachers, equipping them with the skills and
confidence to support students’ mental health and wellbeing in the classroom
and beyond.
Assignment Duration 60 working days
Consultancy Period Mid-September to November 2025
Location: On-site (Kampala, Uganda) with field
workshops/consultations
About the Assignment
This consultancy offers an exciting opportunity to co-create a practical,
contextually relevant Mental Health First Aid Toolkit for teachers. The toolkit will be
grounded in evidence and co-developed through a participatory process
involving key stakeholders:
● Teachers from diverse educational settings
● Mental health professionals
● Persons with lived experience of mental health conditions
● Representatives from the Ministry of Health,
● and related education and child protection agencies
The final product will serve as a user-friendly training guide for teachers, enabling
them to:
● Identify early signs of mental distress among learners
● Respond with appropriate first-line support
● Promote inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments
Key Responsibilities
● Conduct a brief assessment to understand contextual priorities
● Design the structure, content, and methodology for the toolkit
● Facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops
● Produce a comprehensive and adaptable training toolkit (including
facilitator guide, handouts, and practical tools)
● Deliver a final report outlining the development process, feedback
integration, and recommendations for rollout
Who We’re Looking For
An individual or team with:
● Demonstrated expertise in mental health, psychosocial support, and/or
inclusive education
● Proven experience in toolkit/manual development, preferably for training
non-specialists
● Strong facilitation and participatory design skills
● Familiarity with child safeguarding, school settings, and national mental
health frameworks
● Excellent writing and design skills, with a knack for translating technical
content into practical tools
● Individuals with lived experience of mental health condition/s who qualify
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit:
1. A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience
2. At least two samples of similar toolkits, manuals, or training resources you
have led or co-authored
3. A brief technical proposal (max 3 pages) outlining your understanding of
the task, proposed methodology, stakeholder engagement strategy, and
indicative work plan, and budget.
How to Apply
Submit your application by June 15, 2025, to info@twogereug.org, with the subject
line: Mental Health First Aid Toolkit Consultant Application.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within four
weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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- No payments are required for this application process.
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