Remote Advisory Committee Member – Emocien Limited

Jobspaddy; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health organization is seeking an advisory committee member to contribute to its policy-making and resource development. This is a remote role requiring 16 hours of work per year at $50 per hour. Candidates should have expertise in mental health, whether through clinical qualifications or personal experience. Strong skills in participation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Expertise in common mental health issues either as a clinician or through lived experience.
• Skills necessary for effective role performance.
• Ability to act constructively with Emocien colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Input into Emocien’s policies and procedures.
• Attend Advisory Committee meetings and participate.
• Build and improve Emocien’s Resource Centre.
• Write posts and blogs on mental health issues.

Skills

Experience with mental health issues

Understanding of resource identification

Management meeting participation

Social media engagement

Job description

SYNOPSIS

You will act as part of Emocien’s Advisory Committee, inputting into Emocien’s policies, procedures and practices to drive continually improving inclusion and safeguarding.

ROLE

You will work online and remotely from a location that suits you. You will work for 16 hours each year for 50.00 per hour. Your will spend your time principally but not exclusively as follows :

i) Input into Emocien’s policies and procedures;

ii) Attend Advisory Committee meetings and constructively participate;

iii) Build and improve Emocien’s Resource Centre;

iv)Write posts and blogs to help other Emocien Members learn about their mental health issue and how to effectively manage it.

You must have relevant experience, especially understanding where to find relevant resources, how to participate in management meetings, and how to constructively post and comment on social media.

QUALIFICATIONS

Your will be an expert in one of the more commonly occurring mental health issues, either as a qualified clinician or through lived experience – Emocien values and seeks both forms of expertise.

You will possess the skills and experience necessary to perform the Role effectively. Similar experience gained elsewhere is essential.

You will also understand the importance of sticking to your area of expertise and acting constructively when working with Emocien colleagues and when corresponding with Emocien Members.

APPLY

Please apply before 20 / 12 / 23