Counselling Psychologist - Counselling

Qualifications, experience and Skills required:

• Registration with the Ministry of Health in Kenya with a valid Practice Licence
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• Knowledge of human emotional social and psychological challenges
  
• High ethical and moral principles -beyond reproach with a professional approach
  
• Capable of being a role model in the organisation and in society
  
• Team player with a willingness to learn
  

• 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 HR department by providing staff with psychological support.
  
• Staff training and development: Conduct training activities within departments that contribute towards meeting the institutional & departmental goals