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POSITION TITLE : DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (GRADE VII)
REPORTS TO : DEPUTY CEO
LOCATION : GALWAY CITY & COUNTY
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 five-day week in the
Galway City & County 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 Galway City & County 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, wellbeing & recovery 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.
THE PERSON
We are looking for a person who is looking for challenging role in
which to develop and utilize their wide range of skills working with a
successful organisation to deliver Mental Health Ireland?s Strategic
Plan in the community.
You will be working to bring about real change and introduce new
support networks to both the public and service users across a wide
range of platforms. You will also be involved in supporting the
delivery and management of MHI?s training programmes which are a
blend of in person and online presentations and engagements.
As part of your role you will work to strengthen and maintain
relationships with a wide range of both online and community groups,
statutory bodies and other NGO across many sectors. Your skills will
be maximized to deliver on the plans that MHI has to coproduce and
support services in the Galway City & County area. 2
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 West of 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 5-day week (**Apply on the website**
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 VII, HSE salary scale
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
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Closing date: MONDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST JANUARY **APPLY ON
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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
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Category: Health
