Social Worker/Counselor (Mental Health & Ncd Support) at Matibabu Foundation college of Health Sciences

The Social Worker/Counselor will provide comprehensive psychosocial support, mental health counseling, and social care linkages for patients, students, and community members, especially those affected by chronic illnesses, trauma, disability, or socio-economic distress. This role is key to Matibabu Foundation’s holistic health model integrating clinical care, emotional resilience, and social reintegration.

Qualifications: -

• Degree or Diploma in Medical/Community Social Work or Counseling Psychology
• Training or experience in mental health, trauma, or NCD care required
• Experience working in low-resource, rural, or community health settings
• Must be registered with Counselors & Psychologists Board
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Five (5) years of experience
• Familiarity with digital tools (e.g., M-Habari, data entry, mobile reporting) is a plus

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients with SCD, cancer, diabetes, disabilities, or GBV histories
• Provide one-on-one and group counseling (trauma, grief, crisis, caregiver fatigue)
• Facilitate referrals to mental health clinicians and social protection programs
• Support discharge planning and community reintegration for long-stay NCD or mental health patients
• Participate in the development of the Mental Health & NCD Crisis Response Tools
• Offer counseling to students and staff (academic stress, depression, trauma, substance use)
• Run peer educator programs and student resilience workshops under the Circle of Connection and Resilience model
• Maintain client records and confidentiality logs