Counsellor Job in Kenya

Position: Counsellor (1 Position) K MR 7  Vacancy No. FN-07-02-2023

Reports to: Study Coordinator

Location: Kisumu

Duration: 1 Year Renewable

Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from a recognized university
• Have at least one year of training experience Skills and Competencies
• Experience in Sexual Reproductive Health counselling
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training
  
  
  

Desirable Qualities

• Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues
• Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments
• Good team player with excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Proactive and able to work under minimal supervision while exercising diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness
• Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and able to uphold high standards of confidentiality
• Knowledge of Computer Applications such as MS-ACCESS, MS-EXCEL and MS WORD

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees referred to the field office and keep continuous counselling notes Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations and prepare and submit the reports to the Counselling Psychologist
• Assist in referring clients for provision of social assistance and financial assistance for food, transport, clothes and other material assistance
• Assist protection officers in organizing and mobilizing for committee meetings, dialogues and other activities.
• Ensure efficient case management, documentation and filing at field level
• Assist in the follow up and monitoring of all referral cases and ensure timely turnaround of assessment reports and other interventions
• Assist in preparation of timely, quality and comprehensive reports for official work done
• Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications

How to Apply

1. All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
2. Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
3. Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than February 28, 2023.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted