Shamiri Fellow (New)- Kisumu at Shamiri Institute

Shamiri Fellows are recent high-school graduates trained to deliver the 4-week Shamiri intervention without prior formal health training as part of the Shamiri Program. Fellows receive ten hours of training and weekly supervision from Shamiri Clinical Supervisors. They lead group-based intervention sessions with high school students within the schools 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Delivering intervention activities by facilitating group sessions.   
• Referring students in need of psychosocial support to Shamiri Supervisors.  
• Observing punctuality on all matters that concern the Shamiri program.  
• Attending supervision meetings as communicated.   
• Recording group sessions of attendance.   
• Reporting to the supervisors any information necessary promptly.    
• Acting, with supervision, to help ensure participant confidentiality, health, and safety.   
• Supporting data collection during group sessions to help ensure accurate participant information. 

Requirements 

• Must have attained at least a Grade C- in KCSE, or an equivalent qualification in GCSE, AS-level, etc.  
• Must be between 18 and 24 years of age at the time of application.  
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (e.g., Google Docs, Forms, Calendar) or other basic digital tools.  
• Own or have access to a phone that can access the internet.  
• Experience facilitating or supporting group activities, especially with adolescents or in school settings, is a plus.  
• Willingness to learn from mistakes and use feedback for personal and professional growth.   
• A genuine interest in helping others, particularly adolescents, with a strong commitment to confidentiality, fairness, and emotional safety.   
• Alignment with the mission and values of Shamiri Institute.  
• Strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.  
• Attention to detail in facilitation and reporting tasks.  
• Basic knowledge or interest in mental health, wellness, or life skills education