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POSITION TITLE : DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (GRADE VI) (4 DAYS PER WEEK)
REPORTS TO : DEPUTY CEO
LOCATION : CAVAN / MONAGHAN
Mental Health Ireland (MHI) is a national voluntary organisation with
a dynamic team and a network of Mental Health Associations (MHAs)
active throughout the country. MHI aims to promote positive mental
health, wellbeing & recovery using a process called coproduction to
ensure that the voices of the end user are heard at all stages of
programme development.
POSITION SUMMARY
Working as part of the national team of Development Officers, the
Development Officer for this position will work a four-day week in the
Cavan / Monaghan area. The essential role of the Development Officer
is to deliver on the core objectives of Mental Health Ireland?s
Strategy, Mental Health for All ? Hope, Strength & Action. This will
include supporting the establishment, operation and development of the
network of local MHAs, the coproduction and delivery of Mental Health
Promotion projects, Recovery education / Initiatives and training for
volunteers.
The Development Officer will represent MHI in Cavan / Monaghan in
collaboration with the HSE and other related stakeholders in the
community both statutory and voluntary with the objective of working
to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the population. The
Development Officer will report to the Deputy CEO and work closely
with both the national office team and the Development Officer team to
coproduce projects, campaigns and communication and to share expertise
and unique local initiatives. The role demands flexible working hours
which will necessitate some attendance at out of hours meetings/events
related to the duties of a Development Officer.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The Development Officer will be based at a location that will best
serve the area to which they are assigned in the country. This
location will be agreed with Mental Health Ireland Head Office. The
person will be required periodically to attend regional meetings. The
position is based on a 4-day week (**Apply on the website**.6 hours),
exclusive of lunch hours, with flexible working hours including
regular evening work and occasional weekend working.
The salary for this post is analogous with Grade VI, HSE salary scale
(pro rata) the first point of which is ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** (as of October **Apply on the
website**). This post is being offered on the basis of a two-year,
fixed term, fixed purpose contract of employment. Garda vetting is
required for this position.
To apply for the role please email your CV along with a covering
letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this position to
**Apply on the website**.
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WEBSITE** IN YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION AMD CV_
Closing date: Monday **Apply on the website**st January **Apply on the
website** at 4pm. Any applications received after this time will not
be considered.
Interviews will take place week commencing **Apply on the website**th
February **Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
