Consultant, Clinical Psychologist, Brain and Mind Institute at Aga Khan University Hospital

Purpose of Assignment

The Study Clinical Psychologist will provide psychological support to caregivers of people living with dementia by facilitating online and in-person support sessions, identifying and referring participants experiencing distress, and supporting caregiver wellbeing throughout the study.

Terms of Reference

• Facilitate post module one-hour online discussions forums with care partners, five sessions for each of the four cohorts of family caregiver training groups.
• Facilitate 4 in person sessions education and support group meeting with care partners of people with dementia
• Provide psychological support for participants during online and in person discussion forums
• Refer participants who might express distress to further psychological support services
• Provide first-line psychological support to caregivers who present with distress during sessions.
• Submit weekly summary reports on cohort engagement, sessions delivered, and any distress cases identified and managed.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and any ethics/safeguarding reporting requirements related to caregiver wellbeing.
• Maintain a session calendar and ensure continuity of sessions across all cohorts for the duration of the study.

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology/ closely related psychology discipline  
• Registered/licensed Clinical Psychologist in Kenya.

Relevant Experience.

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in psychological support and group facilitation.
• Experience working with caregivers, older adults, or people affected by dementia is an advantage.
• Ability to identify distress, provide first-line psychological support, and make appropriate referrals.
• Strong communication, documentation, and safeguarding skills.