VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading
humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and
resilience of communities in Kenya. The
Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position Title: Psychosocial Counsellor (1 Position)
Locations: Ifo/Ifo2/Dagahaley – Dadaab Refugee Operations
Reporting To: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Coordinator
Overall Purpose
Reporting to the Mental Health and
Psychosocial Support Coordinator. The position will assess and provide
comprehensive psychological treatment including but not limited to individual
and group therapy with adults and children who are survivors of torture. The
Psychosocial Counselor to work with refugee population who have suffered
torture and war trauma across Ifo/Ifo 2/Dagahaley
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive
psychosocial counseling, Psychoeducation and PFA (Psychological First Aid)
to address the mental health needs of refugees,POCs at Ifo/Ifo 2/Dagahaley
and the Host Community.
- Provide assessment, individual
and group counseling, therapy to clients and families as appropriate and
prepare treatment plans and follow up care programs
- Provide therapeutic crisis
intervention and emergency services as required to staff, refugees, POCS
and the Host community
- Provide comprehensive psycho
education at school level targeting the students and the teachers
- Sensitize, problem solve,
dialogue and mediate with the wider population about issues of war,
torture, trauma and SGBV
- Become proficient with Kenya Red
Cross Society data collection tools and conduct and submit assessments and
reports in a timely and accurate matter
- Work closely with the database
staff to ensure quality reporting
- Participate in routine
departmental work plan reviews and prepare relevant activity reports on
MHPSS activities
- Conducting awareness programs for
communities through sensitization and outreaches across Ifo/Ifo
2/Dagahaley
- Ensure all work with clients is
confidential and that ethical practices are observed
- Compile weekly, monthly and
quarterly counselling reports including analysis of behavioral trends and
patterns and identified solutions across Ifo/Ifo2/Dagahaley
- Assist in the designing,
planning, implementing and facilitating of external trainings for numerous
target groups
- Develop new and strengthen
existing referral systems internally and to partner organizations as
appropriate
- Liaise with other stakeholders
and partner organizations as appropriate
- Engage in self-care through
supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions
- Attend all PSC trainings offered
by Kenya Red Cross Society
- Assist with any other related
activities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
and Experience
- Diploma/ Degree in Psychology,
Counselling or related field.
- At least 2-3 years in field
experience within a Humanitarian NGO/Agency in the same or similar
position.
- Extensive experience providing
psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Ability to apply mental health
counseling methods and techniques
- Understanding of and experience
implementing culturally appropriate mental health interventions, including
individual, group and community-based approaches for people who have
suffered torture and trauma.
- Experience with gender-based
violence highly desirable.
- Experience working as part of an
interdisciplinary/multi-disciplinary team desirable.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt
to changing requirements and needs.
- Skilled at working as a member of
a team.
- Working knowledge of English and
Swahili
- Knowledge of local dialect is
desirable.
- Experience in working as a
counsellor or ability to be an empathetic counsellor.
- Experience working in local and
regional contexts and knowledge of local area and community structures
desirable.
- Able to work in a stressful
environment refugee camp environment i.e Ifo/Ifo2/Dagahaley
- Working knowledge of Microsoft
Office suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Excellent written, verbal and
interpersonal communications skills
- Excellent skills in organization,
attention to detail and time management (including the ability to meet
deadlines) Interest in or commitment to human rights
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to
reach us not later than 27th March 2023; Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security
deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting
candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
