Joining our global team of trainers, presenters, and facilitators, we are seeking a dynamic and engaging Mental Health Specialist and Wellness Trainer to join our team in Kigali, Rwanda. The ideal candidate will have a passion for promoting wellbeing and a talent for facilitating engaging psychoeducation workshops and trainings in English and Kinyarwanda.

About the position

The successful candidate will be licensed psychologist in Rwanda, and responsible for offering counseling/ therapy services, and facilitating interactive and engaging online and onsite workshops and trainings, covering a variety of mental health and employee wellbeing topics.

Key responsibilities

• Individual, group, couples and family counseling/ therapy.
• Facilitate therapy sessions with the provision of initial diagnostic, evaluations, and intake assessments; create, maintain, and submit accurate records and documents; and make appropriate referrals.
• Compile short monthly reports for counseling sessions, detailing psychotherapeutic methods used.
• Compile and submit mHub Clinic’s monthly HMIS data reports.
• Facilitate interactive psychoeducation on topics such as personal growth and development, stress management, resilience, psychological safety in the workplace, effective communication, and work–life balance (in English and Kinyarwanda).
• Tailor and adapt psychoeducation content to align with the specific needs and interests of clients, and suit industry, cultural context and organizational needs.

• Foster an interactive and engaging environment during onsite as well as virtual (online) presentations and training, encouraging participation and addressing audience questions effectively.
• Build and maintain sustainable community relationships and partnerships through identifying and securing collaborative projects.
• Conduct online and onsite mHub trainings, workshops, Webinars, and Community Support Group events.

Required skills and competencies

 Education and experience:

• Licensed psychologist in Rwanda
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in the fields of psychology, mental health & wellbeing, organizational wellbeing, employee wellbeing, or similar
• Proven track record as a dynamic workshop facilitator, trainer, presenter, and/or public speaker who can engage audiences confidently and adapt
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision, showing initiative in planning and delivering sessions

Skills:

• Advanced written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda (French will be an advantage)
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Ability to engage, captivate and adapt to diverse audiences with confidence
• Clear and concise communication skills who can work independently and take initiative
• Good self-awareness and self-confidence to manage tasks proactively
• Ability to plan ahead and prepare, with strong attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to research new topics and content, and to tailor presentations to align with specific needs and interests of different audiences
• Ability to gather feedback and share insights for continuous improvement of presentation content
• Proficient computer and online internet skills: Microsoft Office (Power Point, Teams, Word, Excel)

 Character & personality:  

• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Must be able to work well independently as well as in a team
• Able to work proactively with limited supervision, demonstrating strong initiative
• Professional and trustworthy
• Driven and motivated to deliver results
• Able to take initiative
• Able to engage with people from all walks of life about mental health and wellbeing: community members, corporates, government officials, leaders and employees alike

• Empathetic educator: able to translate clinical concepts into relatable, hopeful narratives that inspire behavioural change
• Dynamic facilitator: maintains energy, encourages participants and adapts on the fly
• Culturally attuned and sensitive to the needs of different audiences

If you are interested, please send us your CV, three references, and a motivation letter to this email:

[email protected]

Deadline to apply: 11^th July 2025

Only selected candidates will be contacted.