Centre Manager at National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)

Qualificationsa

• Eight (8) years’ work experience in a similar field; three (3) years of which must be in middle level management;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/ Psychology/ Sociology or Public Health from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology/Counselling Psychology or Public Health from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Diploma in Addiction counselling from a recognized institution
• Certified Addiction Professional by GCCE/DAP/NADAAC or any other recognized accrediting body
• Must have worked in an accredited treatment and rehabilitation facility for not less than 5 years g) Membership to a professional body e.g. ISSUP-K, CPAK, KCPA among others

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and timely screening, assessment, treatment planning of psychological/psychiatric, and/or behavioral disorders; and other relevant documentation is done using nationally and internationally accepted standards
• Ensure appropriate psychosocial support, adequate follow-up and aftercare program on persons discharged from treatment is implemented.
• Collaborate with key local, international partners and other stakeholders to promote community activities for elimination of alcohol and drug abuse
• Oversee all the outreach and awareness creation activities of the centre to ensure and maintain flow of the clients at the centre.
• Measure health outcomes against standards at the Centre and maintain clinical operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs and Ministry of Health regulations;
• Complete Client care requirements by scheduling and assigning staff and following up on work results; 
• Maintain staff job results by coaching, ensure counsellors receive counsellors supervision, and overseeing disciplinary processes of all the employees at the Centre;
• Protect Clients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols; enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations;
• Ensure Client confidentiality and protect operations of the Centre by monitoring confidential information processing;
• Ensure operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying availability, and ensuring they are serviced and repaired; and oversee methadone dispensation
• Maintain clinical supplies inventory by studying usage reports, identifying trends; anticipating needed supplies, and raising requisitions for replenishment;
• Develop partnerships with relevant institutions for Authority’s treatment and rehabilitation program
• Carrying out public education on alcohol and drug abuse directly and in collaboration with other public or private bodies and institutions
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to management on operations of the Centre; and
• Any other duties that may be allocated from time to time.