The Taala Foundation is seeking committed individuals deeply vested in mental health care for our upcoming second cohort in Psychological First Aid Training. While priority will be given to gender and sexual diverse persons, applications are also encouraged from individuals deeply committed to serving this community.

About The Taala Foundation
The Taala Foundation works to bridge the gap in access to wellness support for gender and sexual diverse people in Uganda. We view wellness as the evolving process of achieving physical, mental, social, intellectual, spiritual, and occupational wellbeing; and thus, we develop our robust programs recognizing those various aspects of wellness. Overall, our work aims at fostering greater levels of wellbeing, dignity, tolerance, respect, and acceptance for gender and sexual diverse people within the broader society.

About the project
The Psychological First Aid initiative is an extension of our Akili-Afya program and aims to build robust capabilities within partner organisations, networks and movements that serve as initial focal points of contact for mental health emergencies. Psychological First Aid is an early response intervention to mitigate acute stress and foster resilience for crisis affected victims to ensure the psychological recovery of people who have experienced traumatic stress in the aftermath of a disaster. Psychological First Aid (PFA) involves humane, supportive and practical help to fellow human beings suffering from serious crisis events.

This call for applications is open to all persons interested in providing Psychological First Aid (PFA). It’s not limited to only mental health professionals or academicians but also persons who work close to and with the community.

What to Expect

As a chosen participant, you will undergo comprehensive and intensive training in psychological first aid. Your involvement is voluntary and rooted in a spirit of community giving. Outstanding candidates might be evaluated for extended developmental opportunities. You will also be responsible for meticulously recording and submitting case reports, contributing to our shared impact.

Essential Skills and Requirements

1. Passion for mental health and a commitment to community giving
2. Available for at least 12 months as an emergency contact
3. Full commitment to the duration of the training and service provision there after
4. Fluent in at least 2 languages (English and other)
5. Tech-savviness
6. Full-time availability and presence

Opportunity closing date:
27 September 2023 11:59PM EAT. (Please note applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis during the application period). Final Applicants will be contacted by 6th October 2023.

Please note that the training will take place shortly after the final applicants have been contacted. Bear in mind for planning purposes

Important Application details:
To apply for the training, complete this form PHAT COHORT 2 Application with as much detail as possible.