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
- All
applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum
requirements.
- Must
include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
- 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
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