Counsellor
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Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi seeks a Counsellor to provide psychological support and therapeutic interventions to clients, including trauma, grief, chronic illness, and mental health issues. The role also supports the employee assistance programme and staff training. Requires a master's degree in counselling or clinical psychology, Ministry of Health registration with a valid practice licence, and at least two years' experience in a medical setting.
- Full-time counselling role at a leading not-for-profit teaching hospital in Nairobi
- Requires master's degree in counselling or clinical psychology plus valid practice licence
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a medical setting required
- Covers trauma, grief, chronic illness, mental health, and employee assistance support
- Apply via the hospital's Taleo careers portal
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Original source description
Never pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho... Counsellor Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma , MBA/MSc/MA Experience: 2 years Location Nairobi Job Field Medical / Healthcare Job Purpose To provide psychological support and therapeutical interventions to clients in areas related to the field of counselling & clinical psychology. This is in line with the overall institutional aims of providing quality care with compassion and within an ethical framework. Identify and diagnose psychological, emotional and behavioral issues Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes Help clients explore and identify goals and formulate action plans to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development Monitor client progress through regular follow-up sessions Key responsibilities: Provide psychological Support to clients experiencing “life-issues such as trauma, end-of-life, illness, etc. Counselling for trauma/ grief and loss, acute and chronic illness, and mental health issues Support the employee assisted program (EAP) of the department of human resources. Provide staff with psychological support to manage stress, enhance relationships, manage conflicts thereby enhancing productivity Staff training and development Conduct training activities within departments that contribute towards meeting the institutional & departmental goals Qualifications, Experience: and Skills required: Registration with the Ministry of Health in Kenya with a valid Practice License A master’s degree in counselling/clinical psychology Theoretical education: in counselling (e.g. Undergraduate in Counselling) Diploma or above in counselling/nursing in a medical context (e.g. Medical health counselling) Additional training in fields that can complement the role of counselling (e.g. Trauma, chronic illness, death & dying) Minimum 2 years work experience: Experience: in a medical setting Relevant work experience: equivalent to the expected workload Knowledge of human emotional social and psychological challenges Non-partisan in RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND TRADITIONAL PRACTICES High ethical and moral principles -beyond reproach and with a Professional approach Capable of being a role model in the organization and in society Team player and willing to learn Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.