Counseling Psychologist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

KMR/6 Vacancy No. FN-011-11-2020

Reports to: Study Coordinator
Locations: Suba/Rongo
Duration: 7 Months

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology.
• Registration with the Kenya Counseling Psychology Association
• A valid counseling license
• Relevant work experience in the field of HIV especially with adolescents and young adults.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conducting training to providers and patients
• Provide pre and post-test counselling to study participants
• Administer the tablet questionnaire
• Label Results card
• Fill demographic info on Results Card
• Responsible for safety of tablet and other study equipment assigned to them
• Conduct meetings and communication with local leaders and community units
• Participate in the ordering of supplies and equipment for home based counselling and testing with appropriate use of local resources when available
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Other required skills:

• Post qualification experience in conducting field research, surveys or community based activities with people living with HIV will be an added advantage.
• Strong Communication and organization skills; detail oriented
• Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community required
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo required
• Must be willing to work in rural remote settings of Suba, Mbita, Uriri & Rongo with extra hours and long distances travels.
• Computer literacy a must
• Some clinical research experience and having worked in a clinic/hospital set up preferred
• Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid driving license) will be an added advantage.