Counseling Psychologist

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco through an NIH funded grant is setting up a new Study, SEARCHSAPPHIRE trial, aimed at piloting HIV treatment and prevention interventions with the goal of further reducing HIV incidence following the successes recorded in the SEARCH trial. The study will be conducted in Homabay and Migori counties.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology.

Registration with the Kenya Counseling Psychology Association

A valid counseling license

Relevant work experience in the field of HIV especially with adolescents and young adults.

Other required skills:
Post qualification experience in conducting field research, surveys or community based activities with people living with HIV will be an added advantage.

Strong Communication and organization skills; detail oriented

Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community required

Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo required

Must be willing to work in rural remote settings of Suba, Mbita, Uriri & Rongo with extra hours and long distances travels.

Computer literacy a must

Some clinical research experience and having worked in a clinic/hospital set up preferred

Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid driving license) will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities

Conducting training to providers and patients

Provide pre and post-test counselling to study participants

Administer the tablet questionnaire

Label Results card

Fill demographic info on Results Card

Responsible for safety of tablet and other study equipment assigned to them

Conduct meetings and communication with local leaders and community units

Participate in the ordering of supplies and equipment for home based counselling and testing with appropriate use of local resources when available

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements
Required education

Required relevant work experience

Required languages: