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DLRPrerna and Broadleaf Health and Education Alliance are looking for a top performer to join our Darjeeling based team bringing innovative health and education programs to the rural Darjeeling Himalayas.
Job Title: Project Assistant - TeaLeaf
Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal India
Organisation: DLR Prerna Broadleaf
http://www.darjeelingprerna.org/
https://www.broadleaf.org/
Job Description
What You Need for This Job
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and experience driving in the Darjeeling area.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
- High school education is a must. A college degree or equivalent is advantageous.
- Willingness to learn on issues such as mental health, preventative health, menstural health, zero waste, agrofrostery, etc the organization addresses at a community level
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work in dynamic environments.
- Fluency in spoken Nepali. Proficiency in written and spoken English is highly valued
Driving:
Safely transport team members, and materials to various locations throughout Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts.
Maintain the vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition, including regular checks and servicing.
Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations, ensuring the safety of all passengers.
Project Assistance:
Assist in implementing Tealeaf project activities, including coordinating school visits, distributing materials, and collecting data.
Engage with school and community members, including samaj, principals, teachers, and parents, to promote project engagement.
Actively promote the importance of child mental health in the community.
Program Summary
DLR Prerna Broadleaf partners with children and families in the Eastern Himalaya to develop innovative school-based health programs that improve educational outcomes and maximize well-being.
As a team member, you will contribute to Tealeaf, which expands access to mental health care for children. We are studying the effectiveness of training teachers in low-cost private schools to provide mental health care.
What we are looking for?
We want a dedicated person who is excited to grow with us. This job is great for someone starting their career who wants to learn a lot or for someone more experienced who wants to start working in the development sector. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting the health and wellbeing of youth in Darjeeling
Proposed Salary
Rs 16,000 to Rs 22,000 pm gross salary. The final figure will be decided by DLR Prerna.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a letter explaining why you're excited to join us and why you're the right person for the job to dlrpbroadleaf@gmail.com.
Please note, due to a high volume of applications, we may not respond to every applicant. If interested, we will respond within 14 days.
DLR Prerna reserves the right to all decisions.
Job Title: Clinical Project Officer – TeaLeaF (Teacher Leading Frontline)
Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal India
Organisation: DLR Prerna Broadleaf
http://www.darjeelingprerna.org/
https://www.broadleaf.org/
Job Description
Program Summary
DLR Prerna Broadleaf partners with children and families in the Eastern Himalaya to develop innovative school-based health programs that improve educational outcomes and maximize well-being. We believe that a holistic, community-based approach to improving health can unlock human potential and create opportunities for every child to thrive.
As a member of our team you will contribute in TeaLeaF (Teacher Leading Frontline):
TeaLeaf expands access to mental health care for children which is a crucial global health challenge including in the Darjeeling Himalaya. According to WHO ten to twenty percent of all children suffer from a mental health challenge. These conditions adversely impact children’s emotional wellbeing throughout life. Innovative care models are urgently needed to support these children.
In TeaLeaf, we are conducting a participatory research study to assess the effectiveness of training classroom teachers to deliver evidence-based psychological care in 60 low cost private schools in rural Darjeeling. Going forward, we propose to scale-up alternative and combined models of education and mental health care that leverage existing human resources to improve the lives of children with mental health struggles.
DLR Prerna and Broadleaf Health and Education Alliance implements the programs in Darjeeling in collaboration with University of Colorado Center for Global Health and University of North Carolina.
What we are looking for?
We are seeking a talented and skilled professional to join our dynamic team. We envision this as a long-term relationship and are particularly interested in early-career professionals with the desire to learn and grow with us. This position is open specifically to individuals with prior education and/or experience in clinical psychology, counseling, psychosocial care, or similar.
We are especially interested in candidates who will use this position to lead efforts to expand access to mental healthcare for youth in the Darjeeling Himalayas.
Qualifications
BA or equivalent is required. Advanced degree Psychology, Child Psychology, Public Health or other Health related fields, or other relevant fields are preferred.
Prior experience or training in clinical psychology.
Demonstrated maturity and judgment
Ability to work independently and take initiative. Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task, and self-manage
Desire to grow and develop as a professional
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in spoken and written Nepali highly valued.
General Position Summary
The Clinical Project Officer coordinates implementation of intervention activities in our partner schools and communities.
You will directly participate in facilitation of training for partnering teachers and supervision of clinical activities with the teachers and caregivers.
Reports Directly to
Principal Investigator - DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Project Director-DLRPrerna-Broadleaf
Programme Administrator-DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Research Administrator- DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Works Directly with
Partner Communities (school administration, teachers, staff, parents and caregivers, and students)
Proposed salary: Rs 27,500 to Rs 35000 pm gross salary. Final figure to be decided by DLRPrerna.
How to apply:
Please send us your resume along with a statement about why you are excited to join our team and why you are the right fit. Kindly email this to dlrpbroadleaf@gmail.com
If we are interested, your submission will be responded to within 14 days. Please note that due to a large volume of application, your application may not be responded to.
DLR Prerna reserves the right to all decisions.
Job Title: Research Assistant – TeaLeaF (Teacher Leading Frontline)
Location: Darjeeling, West Bengal India
Organisation: DLR Prerna Broadleaf
http://www.darjeelingprerna.org/
https://www.broadleaf.org/
Job Description
Program Summary
DLR Prerna Broadleaf partner with children and families in the Eastern Himalaya to develop innovative school-based health programs that improve educational outcomes and maximize well-being. We believe that a holistic, community-based approach to improving health can unlock human potential and create opportunities for every child to thrive.
As a member of our team you will contribute in TeaLeaF (Teacher Leading Frontline):
TeaLeaf expands access to mental health care for children which is a crucial global health challenge including in the Darjeeling Himalaya. According to WHO ten to twenty percent of all children suffer from a mental health challenge. These conditions adversely impact children’s emotional wellbeing throughout life. Innovative care models are urgently needed to support these children.
In TeaLeaf, we are conducting a participatory research study to assess the effectiveness of training classroom teachers to deliver evidence-based psychological care in 60 low cost private school in rural Darjeeling. In the year 2022 to 2025 we propose to scale-up alternative and combined models of education and mental health care that leverage existing human resources to improve the lives of children with mental health struggles.
DLR Prerna and Broadleaf Health and Education Alliance implements the programs in Darjeeling in collaboration with University of Colorado Center for Global Health and University of North Carolina.
What we are looking for?
We are seeking a talented and skilled professional to join our dynamic team. We envision this as a long-term relationship and are particularly interested in early-career professionals with the desire to learn and grow with us. This position is open specifically to a grounded researcher who will be part of the team but with a specific task of critically documenting and analyzing the outcomes of the intervention.
We are especially interested in candidates who will use this position to take leadership of future research programs in the Darjeeling Himalayas.
Qualifications
BA or equivalent is required. Advanced degree in Research, Public Health or other Health related fields, Medical Anthropology or other related Social Science Discipline, Social Work, or other relevant field is preferred.
Prior experience or training in research methods (quantitative and/or qualitative and publishing)
Demonstrated maturity and judgment
Ability to work independently and take initiative. Must be a quick learner, able to multi-task, and self-manage
Desire to grow and develop as a professional
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in spoken and written Nepali highly valued
General Position Summary
The Research Assistant coordinates all research activities in our partner schools and communities.
You will directly participate in collection of qualitative data, administration of quantitative data measures, data entry, informed consenting, administering data instruments and coordinating translation/transcription
Reports Directly to
Principal Investigator - DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Project Director-DLRPrerna-Broadleaf
Research Administrator-DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Programme Administrator- DLRPrerna -Broadleaf
Works Directly with
Partner Communities (school administration, teachers, staff, parents and caregivers, and students)
Proposed salary: Rs 16,000 to Rs 20,000 pm gross salary. Final figure to be decided by DLRPrerna.
How to apply:
Please send us your resume along with a statement about why you are excited to join our team and why you are the right fit. Kindly email this to dlrpbroadleaf@gmail.com
No other forms of application will be entertained.
If we are interested, your submission will be responded to within 14 days. Please note that due to a large volume of application, your application may not be responded to.
DLR Prerna reserves the right to all decisions.