The Successful candidate will be responsible for provision and promotion of Mental Health and well-being, counselling, education and guidance services to staff and clients of Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu.
Other Responsibilities
• Develop and track the Hospital’s annual counselling objectives.
• Review, formulate and implement policies and guidelines that promote counselling services in AKHK.
• Implement, monitor and report on counselling services at the Hospital.
• Evaluate clients ‘counselling needs.
• Evaluate and report on effectiveness of the counselling care plans.
• Design educative sessions for the public on Psycho-social issues.
• Conduct educative and awareness forums (CMEs) for staffs.
Requirements
• Degree in Counselling and Psychology from a recognized institution.
• Registration by relevant regulatory authority/body.
• At least one year of experience in Mental Health and wellbeing, counselling and testing, preferably in a secondary care Hospital setting.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and work both collaboratively and independently to meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and integrity in the profession.
• Listening skills.
• Sensitivity and empathy.
• Ability to cope with emotional situations.
• Ability to relate with a wide range of people.
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to email their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with position title and vacancy number on the subject line, including names and contacts of three references, current and expected remuneration to
Email: ksm.recruitment@akhskenya.org.
Theemail subject line MUST include position title and Vacancy number being applied for i.e., “COUNSELLOR AKHK/MDPC/001”.
DEADLINE: on or before Friday, 23rd April 2021.
Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, or medical examination.
Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu is an equal opportunity employer.
