Job Description
Position: Counselor (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 Counseling Psychology from a recognized university
• Have at least one year of training experience Skills and Competencies
• Experience in Sexual Reproductive Health counseling
• 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 counseling services and other short term therapeutic
services to refugees referred to the field office and keep continuous counseling notes
Conduct psychological assessments and Mental Status Examinations and prepare and
submit the reports to the Counseling 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