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Makueni County Public Service Board is established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act 2012. The Board was inaugurated on the 5th of August, 2013 as a body corporate with perpetual succession and seal capable of suing and being sued in its corporate name. It is composed of a Chairman, five Board Members and a Secretary all appointed by the Governo...
Terms of Service: Three (3) years contract
Salary: KShs. 60,000/=
Responsibilities
The officer at this level will be deployed in the County or Sub County Hospital(s) and will work under guidance of the County Counselling Unit head be responsible for:
- Conducting client intake and individual counselling sessions for people with all kinds of difficulties, from substance abuse, domestic violence to post-traumatic stress and eating disorders, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, self-image, stress and suicide then help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight;
- Undertaking assessments, including assessment of counselling needs, risk assessment and psychometric testing;
- Select, administer, and interpret psychological tests to assess intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, or interests.
- Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Formulating a psychological explanation of the client’s issues; as well as talking to people and helping them deal with their problems;
- Based on these assessments, counselling psychologists will then create a bespoke therapy plan for the individual service user;
- Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients’ interests, abilities, and needs;
- Evaluate the results of counseling methods to determine the reliability and validity of treatments;
- Establishing a collaborative working relationship with the client based on trust and respect;
- Writing reports and record-keeping;
- Continuing personal and professional development (CPD);
- Undertaking research, either individually or as part of a team to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques;
- Consult with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques, and to share occupational information;
- Analyze data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients’ problems;
- Provide consulting services to schools and social service agencies;
- Refer clients to specialists or to other institutions for non-counseling treatment of problems.
Requirements
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma from a recognized institution;
- A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Be a registered member of the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologists Association;
- Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and integrity;
- Be computer literate;
Other requirements
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:
- Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce;
- Effective knowledge in the professional field of specialization;
- Effective communication skills;
- Ability to take instructions;
- Effective organizational and supervisory skills;
- Ability to keep confidentiality of clients information;
- Writing skills;
- Able to maintain confidentiality and high standards of ethical behavior;
- Team playing skills;
- Accuracy;
- Care for resources;
- Manual dexterity;
- Execution of instructions;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Analytical skills; and,
- Records Management skills.
Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to;
The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI
Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before Thursday, 16th February, 2018.
NOTE:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to obtain clearance from the following Institutions;
- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
- The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity cards, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview.
The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.