Clinical Supervision for National and Community Psychosocial Staff at Handicap International (HI)

Overall Objective:

To provide regular clinical supervision that supports staff in delivering quality psychosocial services while ensuring their own mental health, professional development, and adherence to ethical practice.

Specific Objectives:

• Strengthen technical and interpersonal competencies for case management and psychosocial care.
• Provide a safe and confidential space for staff to reflect on practice and emotional responses.
• Promote self-care, stress management, and burnout prevention strategies.
• Encourage ethical decision-making and accountability through reflective supervision.
• Enhance staff confidence and knowledge via mentoring and continuous learning.

Anticipated Results

• Improved quality of psychosocial support services.
• Increased staff resilience, motivation, and well-being.
• Reduced risk of vicarious trauma and burnout.
• Enhanced supervision culture among MHPSS staff.

Service Delivery Modalities

Monthly/Weekly group supervision sessions for two groups:

• Group 1: National staff (2 psychosocial officers, 4 case workers)
• Group 2: Community psychosocial workers (7)

Duration: 1 hour per session, per group

Modality: Remote (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet)

Timing: Preferably at the end of each month/week to reflect on recent experiences

The clinical supervisor will coordinate directly with staff to schedule sessions. Special consideration will be given to Community Psychosocial Workers who may be more exposed to trauma and fatigue due to their close ties with the refugee communities.

Consultancy Timeline

• Duration: June – December 2025 (7 months)
• Expected start: June 1, 2025
• Performance will be reviewed mid-term; continuation is subject to satisfactory progress..

Expected Deliverables

A supervision facilitation plan-Monthly/weekly (including themes, methods, and timelines), to be approved by HI.

• Ongoing support and professional guidance, including recommendations for urgent referrals when necessary.
• Brief quarterly synthesis reports capturing themes, challenges, and progress without breaching confidentiality.

Expected Profile

Required:

• Master's degree in clinical psychology or counselling o
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience, with at least 2 years in clinical supervision
• Registered and licensed by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board of Kenya (mandatory) o Adherence to HI’s institutional policies (corruption prevention, safeguarding, gender, etc.) available 
• Familiarity with IASC guidelines and WHO-recommended MHPSS interventions (e.g., Group PM+)
• Preferred Membership in Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association
• Experience facilitating group sessions and working in humanitarian or multicultural contexts
• Strong communication, facilitation, and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated success in facilitating group sessions, with strong knowledge of participatory and trauma-informed facilitation techniques.
• In-depth understanding of common psychological distress and mental health conditions affecting refugee populations, including suicidality, depression, trauma, and substance use, as well as awareness of key protection risks such as sexual and gender-based violence, child abuse, and human trafficking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and sensitively across diverse audiences.