SHARP NGO Psychologist Job description Role: Psychologist Location: Dholpur, Rajasthan Duration: 16 months Job Summary: We are looking for a passionate psychologist for an 16-month community-based mental health project in Rajasthan, focused on improving parent-child communication and mental health awareness through culturally sensitive storytelling workshops. The role involves conducting field research, co-developing narratives, facilitating interactive school sessions, and engaging with families through home visits and community events. The position is based in Dholpur and offers a unique opportunity to apply psychological skills in a creative, grassroots mental health project. Organization Description: School Health Annual Report Programme (SHARP) is a non-government organisation that runs scientifically-planned health programmes for school children professionally managed under the guidance of eminent medical experts, sociologists, educationists, psychologists, nutritional specialists and others who have the vision of promoting healthcare of children throughout third world countries. It is one of India’s largest health networks with various projects running all across the country. SHARP NGO was founded in 1999 by Dr. Puran Prakash. It addresses the health concerns of school going children in the country by conducting regular health checkups and health awareness sessions and digitising the health record of each child and making it available online. SHARP has created a panel of network hospitals to which a child is referred in case of ailments. The organisation covers 2.5 million children across 25000 schools in the country Project Description: The current project aims to creatively increase parent-child communication, mental health literacy, and mental health attitudes in children aged 10-15 in districts of Jaipur and Dholpur in Rajasthan. The project aims to use traditional Rajasthani folk storytelling art forms to tell mental health-themed stories to parents and children through workshops in public and private schools. The aim of the workshops is to engage children and parents to understand mental health concepts and promote positive mental health attitudes and family communication about sensitive mental health topics. Roles of the position will include interviewing parents and children to understand their situation and mental health experiences through individual interviews and focus-group discussions at the initial stage. The role will then include working with a team of psychologists to create mental health-themed stories based on the information obtained from the interviews and focus-group discussions. These stories created will be shared with local skilled artisans in Rajasthan to create specific art that resonate with the themes of the stories. These local artworks in the form of crafts will then be taken into the community and used as a medium to spread mental health messages. The role next includes conducting regular interactive workshops in schools with children and parents using the created craftwork as a medium of communication. Workshops will be engaging, including storytelling, interactive activities, and discussions with the audience. The role requires the workshop facilitator to have good communication and presentation skills and lead a workshop with confidence, empathy, and vision to share the mental health messages. The role also includes regular home visits to the families participating in the project to check on their progress and engagement with the project goals. The role also includes conducting surveys and questionnaires with the children and parents at the beginning of the project in the form of pre-intervention assessments and at the end of the project period in the form of post-intervention assessment. The role may also require assistance in facilitating community-wide campaign events and hosting information stalls at the campaign events to promote mental health attitudes, mental health literacy and children’s mental well-being. Responsibilities: Conduct mental health assessments with children and parents (pre- and post-intervention) Lead individual interviews and focus group discussions to understand family mental health experiences Co-create culturally sensitive mental health stories based on field insights Collaborate with artisans to design culturally-relevant crafts Facilitate engaging school workshops using storytelling, activities, and group discussion Conduct regular home visits to track family engagement and provide support Assist in community outreach and mental health awareness events Attend training sessions to enhance workshop delivery skills The project is of 16 months and will require you to be positioned in Dholpur, Rajasthan. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Psychology (M.A. or equivalent) Experience working with children and parents Proficiency in English and Hindi; proficiency in local Rajasthani languages preferred Skills: Empathy and active listening Attention to detail Creativity and problem-solving Understanding of mental health concepts Passion for grassroot development Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Confidence in public speaking and group facilitation Reliability and punctuality What You’ll Gain: Hands-on experience with community-based mental health interventions Training in creative storytelling-based facilitation Opportunities to contribute to culturally sensitive mental health advocacy Chance to be part of a pathbreaking initiative with national impact Personal growth through immersive fieldwork and community connections Exposure to interdisciplinary teamwork with psychology and arts professionals Leadership experience through workshop facilitation and community initiatives How to Apply: Please fill the following form to apply: https://forms.gle/3hH15bAb2w7zWAY66 Show more Show less
The Accounts Executive will support the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate accounting, timely financial reporting, and compliance with statutory and donor requirements. The role involves working closely with program and administrative teams to ensure smooth financial functioning of all projects. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities · Maintain and update books of accounts using accounting software Tally · Prepare and process vouchers, bills, and reimbursements in accordance with internal financial policies · Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and budgets · Maintain petty cash accounts and support in monthly reconciliations · Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions · Coordinate with external auditors for audits, including statutory, donor, and internal audits · Support in the preparation of Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and financial reports for donors and funders · Assist in tracking grant budgets, expenditures, and fund disbursements across projects · Ensure compliance with TDS, GST, FCRA, and other statutory requirements · Support in payroll processing and staff reimbursements · Liaise with banks, vendors, and statutory bodies when required Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. · Proficiency in accounting software (Tally ERP, Busy, or similar) · Good understanding of Indian accounting standards, FCRA, and taxation (TDS, GST) · Strong Excel and data handling skills · Good communication and documentation skills Desired Attributes: · Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities independently · Familiarity with donor reporting (CSR, government grants, international funders) · Commitment to transparency and ethical accounting practices · Strong team player with a solution-oriented approach Remuneration Commensurate with experience and aligned with NGO sector norms. How to apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to jobs@schoolindia.org . Please include "Accountant Application" in the subject line. The application deadline is 15th Jun 2025. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month Expected hours: 44 per week Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Paid time off Provident Fund Work from home Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person
The Accounts Executive will support the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate accounting, timely financial reporting, and compliance with statutory and donor requirements. The role involves working closely with program and administrative teams to ensure smooth financial functioning of all projects. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities · Maintain and update books of accounts using accounting software Tally · Prepare and process vouchers, bills, and reimbursements in accordance with internal financial policies · Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and budgets · Maintain petty cash accounts and support in monthly reconciliations · Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions · Coordinate with external auditors for audits, including statutory, donor, and internal audits · Support in the preparation of Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and financial reports for donors and funders · Assist in tracking grant budgets, expenditures, and fund disbursements across projects · Ensure compliance with TDS, GST, FCRA, and other statutory requirements · Support in payroll processing and staff reimbursements · Liaise with banks, vendors, and statutory bodies when required Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. · Proficiency in accounting software (Tally ERP, Busy, or similar) · Good understanding of Indian accounting standards, FCRA, and taxation (TDS, GST) · Strong Excel and data handling skills · Good communication and documentation skills Desired Attributes: · Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities independently · Familiarity with donor reporting (CSR, government grants, international funders) · Commitment to transparency and ethical accounting practices · Strong team player with a solution-oriented approach Remuneration Commensurate with experience and aligned with NGO sector norms. How to apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to jobs@schoolindia.org . Please include "Accountant Application" in the subject line. The application deadline is 15th Jun 2025. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month Expected hours: 44 per week Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Paid time off Provident Fund Work from home Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person