DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY
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Mental Health Ireland (MHI) is a national voluntary organisation
working with Mental Health Associations (MHAs) active across the
Republic of Ireland. Founded in *, our focus
has been on promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing and Living
Life Well for people with lived experience of mental health
challenges. MHI is the longest established mental health charity in
Ireland and throughout our history we and the MHAs have played a
central role in reshaping how the public understand mental health
issues. In our strategic plan we describe the next steps we will take
to advance greater public understanding, empathy and support for
people with lived experience of mental health challenges.
Our National Head Office is based in Dun Laoghaire, with **Apply on
the website** staff members distributed throughout Ireland. Our work
in promoting mental health and wellbeing and supporting people in
recovery from significant mental health challenges, is funded by the
HSE and supported through public donations.
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
Galway. The essential role of the Development Officer is to deliver on
the core objectives of Mental Health Ireland’s Strategy. This will
include supporting the establishment, operation and development of the
network of local MHAs, in CHO 2, the coproduction and delivery of
Mental Health Promotion projects, Recovery education / Initiatives and
training for volunteers. The Development Officer will represent MHI in
Galway and Co. Galway 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 National Development
Manager (Community) 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 applicant must have the necessary experience and capacity for lone
working and to work on their own initiative. Members of the
Development Officer team are also required to lead on National
Projects and Programmes from time to time.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter setting out
your reasons for applying for the position along with your Curriculum
Vitae to *
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
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Category: Health
