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

Grade: NAC 6

REF. NO: NAC/CO/6/2/2022

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Assist in offering counselling to persons with SUD’s and their families
• Support in developing and implementation of Policies, Standards and Guidelines on Counselling and Rehabilitation to ensure achievement of Authority’s mandate and departmental objectives.
• Assist to undertake continuous client’s assessment to inform proper case management and future innovations for improved service delivery.
• Help in referring clients to other services providers for support;
• Participate in updating referral directory of treatment and rehabilitation services in the country;
• Assist in preparing monthly reports and work plans for treatment and rehabilitation;
• Support in conducting trainings on substance use disorders and addiction treatment.
• Help on implementation outreach programs
• Assist in conducting inspection of treatment and rehabilitation facilities.

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for the safety and custody of assets allocated

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Make operational decisions

Working Conditions

• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Cordial working relationship with the Board
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Periodic national and international travels
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology and Community Development

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Other Requirements

• Meets Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills

• Computing skills,
• Communication skills,
• Counselling skills,
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information
• Record Keeping skills;
• Proficiency in computer application

Behavioral Skills

• Inter-personal skills
• Professionalism
• Time Management