Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist at Kenyatta National Hospital

Job Purpose

• An officer at this level will be responsible to the Head of Mental Health Department in provision of Clinical Psychology services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulating and reviewing counselling policies, strategies, guidelines and standards; coordinating guidance and counselling services;
• Initiating and developing counselling and guidance programmes;
• Designing strategies for psychological interventions;
• Monitoring implementation and evaluation of guidance and counselling projects and programmes;
• Facilitating sessions, seminars and workshop on guidance and counselling;
• Spearheading research and disseminating findings for implementations; preparing reports;
• Planning and budgeting for guiding and counselling activities;
• Building capacity and managing performance;
• Oversee preparation of unit performance contracts work plans;
• Prepare budgets and procurement plan;
• Initiating quality improvement initiatives; and
• Monitoring staff performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Higher Diploma in counselling psychology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration by a relevant professional body;
• Leadership/ Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in computer applications; and
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.