Quote of the week
My colleagues and I often care for patients suffering from hallucinations, prophesying, and claiming to speak with God, among other symptoms—in mental health care, it’s sometimes very difficult to tell apart religious belief from mental illness…. Our conclusions frequently stem from the behaviors we see before us. Take an example of a man who walks into an emergency department, mumbling incoherently. He says he’s hearing voices in his head, but insists there’s nothing wrong with him. He hasn’t used any drugs or alcohol. If he were to be evaluated by mental health professionals, there’s a good chance he might be diagnosed with a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia. But what if that same man were deeply religious? What if his incomprehensible language was speaking in tongues?
Scientific American
CASAC Job Advert: Campaigns Officer
CAMPAIGNS OFFICER
Do you have the energy and dynamism to help promote and strengthen South Africa’s constitutional democracy?
CASAC is a civil society organisation that seeks to advance the SA Constitution as the platform for democratic politics and the transformation of SA society. Premised on the notion of progressive constitutionalism it seeks to facilitate the building of a just and equitable society in which people can live securely with dignity. CASAC has focused its work on building a culture of Constitutional rights, strengthening institutions of governance and the rule of law, and enhancing accountability and integrity in public life.
We are looking at hiring a CAMPAIGNS OFFICER on a short term contract to work in particular on the promotion of constitutional literacy and human rights education, and activities relating to the 20th anniversary of the Constitution. The successful candidate will be an energetic organiser with an appetite for human rights and social justice, who can plan and implement activities in collaboration with others. The ability to conduct research will be an advantage.
Requirements:
A commitment to the Constitution as the foundation of our democracy
An awareness of the current discourse relating to constitutional and political debates
Ability to work on your own
Previous experience in the NGO sector is preferred
A relevant tertiary qualification
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Computer literacy and social media skills
Interested candidates should send a CV with a covering letter of motivation to info@casac.org.za by 24 March 2016. Whilst CASAC is based in Cape Town applicants from other areas may be considered.
