RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal Director –Preventive Services GRADE: E5 (1) DEADLINE: 17 January 2020 JOB SUMMARY To see the overall implementation of preventive measures in mental health and promote quality delivery of care through monitoring and evaluation of services RESPONSIBILITIES • Co-ordinate the development of mental health policies and regulations • Coordinates the provision of highly specialized services and ensure rationalization • Provides professional/technical leadership, advise, support and supervision on mental health issues • Monitoring health indicators and commissioning research in their areas • Co-ordinates the development, implementation and maintenance of mental health standards and regulations affecting the programme • Ensures the provision of quality mental health care though effective and efficient use of appropriate technology • Liaises with the Ministry of Justice and Legal affairs in matters concerning forensic psychiatry • Co-ordinates the implementation of the Mental Health Act QUALIFICATIONS • Degree in Nursing majoring in Mental Health/Psychiatry Nursing or degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent • Masters Degree in the above specialties will be an added advantage • At least three years experience in the treatment and management of mental ill persons