Feb 19, Shamiri Institute Shamiri Group Leader – Addis Abeba Jobs in Ethiopia

Project Description

This project will be the pilot/first implementation of the Shamiri Intervention: a stigma-free, simple, positively-focused intervention that emphasizes wellbeing, and academic and social improvements. This approach differs from a psychopathology-focused intervention to avoid social and cultural barriers that make mental healthcare inaccessible to African youths.

This intervention is cost-effective, brief, accessible, and delivered through a network of near-peer lay providers (group leaders) in local school settings, unlike treatments delivered by professionals.

The Shamiri intervention is simple, scalable, and effective. The group leaders delivering the interventions will be supervised by clinical supervisors who can provide one-on-one counseling to students and handle any emergency cases. ​​This project aims to test the efficacy of the Shamiri Intervention when implemented amongst Ethiopian youths. Our team predicts that this intervention will significantly reduce participants’ symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Role Description

This role will make a significant contribution to this project by delivering the Shamiri Intervention to study participants (secondary school students). Group Leaders will attend a 10-hour training on the Shamiri Intervention. Then, they will guide groups of students through the intervention material, facilitate discussions, and promote a welcoming, safe environment in which students feel encouraged to participate. The role requires a diligent, energetic, and punctual team player with

an interest in youth mental health.

Key Tasks

Attending a training on the Shamiri Intervention.

Facilitating group discussions with secondary school students.

Record attendance of students.

Attending weekly debrief meetings.

Referring students to supervisors, when necessary.

Acting, with supervision, to help ensure student confidentiality, health, and safety.

Job Requirements

Aged between 19-22.

Possess strong communication and group-facilitation skills.

Possess organizational and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and reflect on one’s own values, attitudes, beliefs, biases, emotions, and past experiences. Use mistakes as opportunities for growth.

Demonstrate interest in helping others while ensuring confidentiality, fair treatment, safety, and wellbeing.

Demonstrate commitment to the broad scope of values, ethics, and goals at the height of the Shamiri and SunEko missions.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Shamiri Institute Shamiri Group Leader – Addis Abeba Jobs in Ethiopia

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