Mental Health Ireland
is a national voluntary organisation with a dynamic team and a network of Mental Health Associations active throughout the country. Mental Health Ireland aims to promote 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.
Mental Health Ireland invites applicants for this position of Thrive Action Research Officer in the area covered by Fingal County Council.
The successful candidate will have a passion for mental health and research/evaluation, experience in planning and innovation with specific skill areas including facilitation, mental health promotion, project initiation, project management skills, development, implementation, and population health. This an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of an international movement in Ireland.

The successful candidate will be required to have:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in mental health, research, the mental health promotion field, or community development.
A third level qualification (minimum Level 8) in Health, Mental Health promotion, Community Development, Research, or related social care field.
An understanding of the concept of mental health and its relationship to population health, wellbeing, and sustainable development.
Experience of project initiation, planning, implementation and evaluation across the full arc and life cycle.
Must be able to work independently and effectively with a variety of people at all levels both with internal and external stakeholders.
Proven experience of using evidence informed methodology.
Proven experience of facilitation and group work.
Strong presentation skills in both content creation and delivery.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and to strict deadlines.
Ability to be agile in their approach to work.
Knowledge of the health and social policy context in which Mental Health Ireland operates (e.g., Sharing the Vision, Healthy Ireland, National Recovery Framework, National Outdoor Recreational Strategy, Connecting for Life & SlainteCare).
Knowledge and experience of research and evaluation.
The ability to represent Mental Health Ireland across a diverse range of audiences and to build effective relationships with Fingal County Council, the Mental Health Ireland team, voluntary organisation, community groups and cross-sectoral stakeholders and the Thrive Coproduction Group
The candidate will be expected to set KPIs in line with their workplan and track their progress against the Mental Health Ireland strategy.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Proven ability to work using a coproduction process which includes the voice of lived experience, statutory, voluntary and community partners.
Ability to engage successfully with marginalised, disadvantaged or difficult to reach cohorts within our community.
Proven ability to develop new collaborative partnerships by working in co-production with local Volunteers, NGOs, Sports organisations and community-based partners.
Track record of working successfully across sectors to mobilise good will, and deliver innovative, bespoke programmes and projects with diverse project partners.
Excellent ICT, web and social media skills.
A high level of motivation, experience and capacity for working on one’s own initiative as well as part of a team.

How to apply:
In order to apply, applicants should send their CV & Cover letter highlighting how they meet the above criteria to the following e-mail: recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie.
Download the job description: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/mental-health-ireland-jobs
Closing date for applications: Thursday 16th February 2023 at 5pm. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on the information supplied on their CV and letter of application at the closing date. Applications received outside this time with not be considered.

Interviews will be held on week commencing 27th February 2022. Interviews are scheduled to take place via Zoom.
Informal enquires can be made to: Jo Donohoe, Email: jo@mentalhealthireland.ie