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Senior Counselor Jobs at NACADA Kenya

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) was established vide an Act of Parliament in July 2012, and mandated to coordinate a multi-sectoral effort aimed at preventing, controlling and mitigating the impact of alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.

NACADA wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self-driven Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:

Senior Counselor
REF NO.: NAC (1 position)
JOB Grade: NAC 6
Reporting to: Manager Regulatory Services
Duty Station: Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in counselling persons with alcohol and drugs abuse challenges, individually and in group sessions-so as to help in overcoming g dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.

Provide support in the development of proposals and concepts for treatment and rehabilitation activities.

Conduct monitoring of treatment and rehabilitation programs

Participate in providing support in evaluating client’s physical/mental conditions.

Assist in referring clients and family members to community resources or to specialists where necessary.

Support report writing on the treatment and rehabilitation activities.

Provide counselling services on the 24 hour helpline services.

Maintain effective filling system for soft and hard copies of program and reports.
Qualification and competencies

Bachelor’s degree in counselling, psychology or related field from a recognized university

Diploma in Addiction counselling will be an added advantage

Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in a similar position

Team player able to cope with high challenging and fast paced environment

Ability to work under minimum supervision

Must possess excellent inter-personal, presentation communication skills (English and Swahili) in oral and written.

Excellent writing and computer skills.

How to apply
Candidates should forward their current application by post, courier or hand-delivery enclosing current detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, day-time telephone contact, current and expected remuneration if successful, and names of addresses or e-mails of three (3) professional referees.

The Chief Executive Officer,
National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO,
Nairobi

All application MUST have job reference number on the envelope so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday August 07, 2015.
NACADA is an equal opportunity employer

Youth, women and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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