Openings at Strathmore University

Basic Job Summary:

Provides a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or case management services for students, couples, groups, and/or families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position. Will work with a team of counselors and report to the Director of Medical Services. May provide practical training and guidance to University students, staff and is expected to partner with various academic, administrative and support staff, as required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides counseling/psychotherapy services to students, staff and families as appropriate to the position;
• Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques
• Prepares and implements treatment plans, and follow-up care programs for all clients at the Clinic
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as and when required.
• Follows up/evaluates the reliability and validity of treatment plans/approaches and makes recommendations to enhance the same.
• Partners/Consults with other therapists and related professional, as appropriate in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework;
• Evaluates client’s data and prepares individualized cases/clients for referral, admission, placement, and/or discharge as required.
• Participates in the identification, review and development of clinical issues, program policies and procedures.
• Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance mental health awareness and treatment skills.
• Liaises with appropriate teams including the MH club, Wellness, Mentoring and Spiritual Guidance teams to identify and meet the broader mental health needs at the University

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• A degree in clinical/counseling Psychology from a reputable university.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a practicing clinical/counseling psychologist.
• Membership in a professional organization
• Proven experience in developing effective treatment plans

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal relationship
• Maintain concise, timely, and accurate confidential records of patients
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs
• Good time management skills to balance the clinical and other duties
• Ability to solve difficult problems
• Should be able to challenge decisions
• Strong decision making and practical skill

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Basic Job Summary:

Assist the Dentist in preparing the patients for dental procedures and ensuring that all the necessary equipment are sterilized and ready for use at all times. This should be done in accordance with the ‘Code of Ethics’ of the Strathmore University Medical Center and recommendations by the dentist.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist in preparing the patient and instruments/inputs for treatment procedures in the dental suite.
• Making the patient as comfortable as possible before, during and after procedures.
• Participate in timely sterilization, disinfection, cleanliness and organization of the surgery.
• Performing simple procedure like vitals- taking, administering medications such as painkillers under instructions of the doctor.
• Managing patients appointments for procedures and communicating to them effectively.
• Reporting on faulty equipment and follow up on service schedules.
• Preparation of supplies orders, receiving and recording of the same in liaison with the dentist and the accountant.
• Removal of expired materials and inputs after the proper documentation process.
• Maintain high confidentiality and patients information and all stakeholders in patient management value chain.
• Continuous learning and development.
• The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Head of Department.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

•  A diploma in Dental/ Oral Care nursing
• At least two years of relevant work experience in a reputable dental clinic

Personal Attributes:

• Good computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with strong relationship building skills
• Honest, trustworthy and reliable
• Highly professional and presentable