Counselling Psychologists Job Vacancies at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya June 2014
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) was established in 2002to deliver holistic protection to refugees and other forced migrants at heightened risk in Africa, through direct assistance, capacity building and advocacy in partnership with governments, other entities and beneficiaries.
The following vacancy has arisen in 2 of our site offices:
Job Title: Counselling Psychologist
2 Positions
Responsible To: Psychosocial Program Manager
Important Note: Position open to Kenya nationals only
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Psychosocial Program Manager, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
- Direct the operations of HRTK field office with regard to psychosocial assistance and supervise a field team of social workers, incentive workers, a driver and a procurement assistant
- Provide counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees referred to the office in individual and group settings;
- Conduct psychosocial/mental status assessments and prepare related report
- Assess refugees in need of psychiatric care, refer those in need to a psychiatrist and monitor progress;
- Liaise with the Child Protection Officer in child protection activities ensuring participation and best interests of the child, care & protection and realization of child rights;
- Liaise with the SGBV officer in the monitoring, documentation and intervention in cases of SGBV;
- Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate internal and external capacity building activities on a variety of topics, including SGBV, child protection and counselling;
- Identify and assess the individual needs of refugees at heightened risk and in need of food, transport and clothing and report to the psychosocial panel;
- Provide support to social workers and incentive workers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and maintaining client database etc.;
- Work with partner agencies in the provision of and referral for services and attend stakeholder meetings;
- Ensure services are offered in a professional and ethical manner and perform other duties as required.
- Review all assessment reports before submission.
Education: A minimum of a Master’s degree in counseling psychology or its equivalent from a recognized university.
Skills and Competencies
- Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of ACCESS, EXCEL and WORD;
- Ideal candidate should have a keen awareness and a good knowledge of psychosocial issues and the complexities of working on these issues with a refugee population;
- Strong analytical and report writing skills and proven ability to conduct psychological assessments;
- Must have at a least 3 years’ experience in providing counseling services to traumatized individuals (groups) in a multi-cultural environment. Experience with refugees a plus;
- Experience in planning and implementing psychosocial project activities including facilitating individual and group therapy and training;
- Experience working with children and child therapy, with good knowledge of child rights and protection;
- Group facilitation skills and experience
- Ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and confidentiality
Experience:
- No less than three years job experience in trauma counselling, preferably in the NGO sector.
- Knowledge of refugee protection and assistance a plus.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/CP /14/01 in the subject line.
Applications not bearing this subject label will not be considered
Important:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered.
Closing date: 20 Jun 2014