TPO Nepal Vacancy for Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Officer

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal) is one of Nepal’s leading psychosocial organizations. It was established in 2005 with the aim of promoting the psychosocial well-being and mental health of people in conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities through the development of sustainable, culturally-appropriate, and community-based psychosocial support systems.    

TPO Nepal seeks competent, committed and result oriented candidate for the following position under EQUIP-SU project:

Position: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Officer

Station: Kathmandu based with frequent travel to Pokhara

Number of Opening: 1 Part-time (2 days a week or 40% FTE)

Start Date: At the earliest

Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) is a collaborative partnership between researchers and people with lived experiences (PWLEs) of mental health conditions in the research process. In the Ensuring Quality In Psychological Support – Service User Quality Assessment (EQUIP-SU) project, PPI will have an active role in the design, implementation and dissemination of the research as opposed to being involved as just research participants. The PPI officer will, hence, co-lead and co-design the EQUIP-SU activities during the study period.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and steering TPO Nepal’s service user’s Lived Experience Advisory (LEA) group meetings

• Providing guidance on ethical issues and safe and sensitive research practice of involving PWLEs in the project

• Developing and providing feedback on the research materials and design through the PWLE lens

• Providing strategic guidance on working with PWLEs and service user groups within the project

• Providing guidance and advice on the overall development and implementation of the EQUIP-SU project in Nepal

• Supporting in the training and capacity building of other PWLEs and stakeholders both internally (within TPO Nepal) and externally

• Assisting in collecting and analyzing data

• Disseminating research findings to relevant audience

Skills and attributes required:

Must:

• Lived experience of mental health condition and have sought professional support from primary, secondary or tertiary care providers (at private, public or non-profit institutions)

• Either running or completed bachelor’s level of education (in any discipline)

• Keen interest in improving mental healthcare system and access to services for PWLEs

Desired:

• Have experience of attending and contributing to national or provincial level meetings related to mental health agenda

• Have an understanding of the mental health landscape of Nepal and Nepal’s health system

• Have experience of working in health research

• Able to confidently steer meetings and workshops

• PWLE representing gender and ethnic minority are encouraged to apply

Interested, qualified, motivated and candidates from marginalize group (women, Dalit)  meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply along with cover letter, updated resume (CV) and expected salary to: hrtponepal@tponepal.org.np The last date for submitting the application is 05:00 PM, December 15, 2024.

TPO Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. TPO Nepal does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. 

Only short listed candidates will be informed for further process. Any kind of activity intended to influence the selection process will lead to disqualification.