Psychologist (Program Manager)

Vacancy Announcement

Nepal Institute of Mental Health (NIOMH) is implementing comprehensive and integrated mental healthcare programs in Chitwan District and is currently recruiting professionals to be based in Chitwan, with Chitwan as their primary duty station.  

Contract Duration: One Year (Extensible)

Position: Psychologist (Program Manager) – 1 Nos

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, lead, and oversee the overall activities of the Mental Health Clinic in Bharatpur, Chitwan, to strengthen its services.
• Assess cases of mental health issues, develop an intervention plan, and provide mental health counseling services through the clinic in Chitwan.
• Assess local needs, plan, and execute mental health programs, including the smooth operation of the clinic.
• Conduct field visits to assess mental health cases in the local community and coordinate/liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop an operational plan to implement community mental health programs and collaborate with government authorities and related stakeholders as mandated by the organization.
• Participate in community activities and provide on-site coaching, feedback, and support in field-level activities.
• Develop an operational plan and implement upcoming mental health programs, performing multitasking activities as assigned.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or an equivalent degree with two years of counseling and program implementation experience. A health-related background is preferred.

Interested candidates are required to apply with a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to fill up the following form;

https://forms.gle/s8QTiKT6SYqyfRou8

by 5:00 pm on May 29, 2025. Residents of Chitwan district with related experience in program operation and implementation are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for further selection process.