Counselling Officer II

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification Professional Certificate
• Experience
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Medical / Healthcare
• This cadre is responsible for providing professional psychosocial support to external clients who are psychologically affected as a result of their victimization by the police as well as providing professional psychosocial support to staff members.
• Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards, tools and procedures pertaining to Counselling Services;
• Updating records in the counselling department;
• Collecting and collating data for developing internal and external reports for counselling services;
• Assessing clients' psychological status for appropriate action and recommendations;
• Providing psychosocial services to complainants and their families, witnesses and survivors following police action or inaction;
• Providing psychosocial services to staff; and
• Participating in the case intake committee.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant and recognized professional body;
• Valid practicing license issued by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board;
• Proficiency in computer applications.