Counsellor

Key responsibilities:

·          Provide psychological Support to clients experiencing “life-issues such as trauma, end-of-life, illness, etc.

Counselling for trauma/ grief and loss, acute and chronic illness, and mental health issues

·          Support the employee assisted program (EAP) of the department of human resources.

Provide staff with psychological support to manage stress, enhance relationships, manage conflicts thereby enhancing productivity

·          Staff training and development

Conduct training activities within departments that contribute towards meeting the institutional & departmental goals

Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

·         Registration with the Ministry of Health in Kenya with a valid Practice License

·         A master’s degree in counselling/clinical psychology

·         Theoretical education in counselling (e.g. Undergraduate in Counselling)

·         Diploma or above in counselling/nursing in a medical context (e.g. Medical health counselling)

·         Additional training in fields that can complement the role of counselling (e.g. Trauma, chronic illness, death & dying)

·         Minimum 2 years work experience

·         Experience in a medical setting

·         Relevant work experience equivalent to the expected workload

·         Knowledge of human emotional social and psychological challenges

·         Non-partisan in RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND TRADITIONAL PRACTICES

·         High ethical and moral principles -beyond reproach and with a Professional approach

·         Capable of being a role model in the organization and in society

·         Team player and willing to learn