Mental Health Program Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and management of all mental health programs in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza and Egypt
• Coordinate mental health care for injured children evacuated from Gaza, ensuring comprehensive and holistic support
• Supervise and support relevant staff, contractors, project leaders, and volunteers working with children and beneficiaries
• Develop and cultivate partnerships needed to sustain and expand mental health programs in Egypt and Gaza

This role creates positive change by coordinating mental health care for injured children evacuated from Gaza and developing mental health programs in conflict-affected regions, providing critical psychological support to vulnerable populations.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced or post-graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Public Health, Global Health, Health Administration, or another relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mental health program management, preferably in a nonprofit or humanitarian context
• Strong knowledge of mental health issues affecting children in conflict zones
• Fluent in English with strong conversational skills in Arabic; Arabic proficiency preferred

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

HEAL Palestine is an organization focused on providing health programs, particularly mental health support for children in conflict zones like Gaza, with a Global Healing team coordinating care for injured children.