Category	Healthcare
Location	Kisumu (Nyanza), Kenya
Job description	_Psychosocial Counselor at Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat in Kisumu - Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies_ *PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELOR* _Kenya Aids Response Programme (KARP)_ _Based in Kisumu_ *Key activities and responsibilities:* * Design psychosocial interventions within the community focusing on the needs of HIV infected children, adolescents and adults * To monitor and gather relevant data related to psychosocial program implementation, prepare and present reports to the Director Clinical Services * Work closely with OVC specialists and palliative care attendants in order to roll out a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care package * Provide support and training to psychosocial service providers to carry out appropriate assessments of psychosocial needs and comply with required standards of setting up psychosocial programs, providing regular feedback on concerns for children, adolescents and adults. *Qualifications:* * Must have a minimum of Bachelor Degree in Counseling Psychology/Guidance and Counseling from a recognized learning institution and at least two years experience in the field of counseling, training, group facilitation, supervision and/or community based psychosocial programming. * Must have special interest, understanding, sensitivity and proven skills of working with groups of internally suffering vulnerable children and adults and, appropriate stress management and burnout prevention skills. * Must have good organizational management and leadership skills. In addition, must be able to develop strategies, and negotiate ideas with stakeholders, particularly with donor and partner agencies. *How to apply* Apply to the Secretary General, Kenya Episcopal Conference through email, attaching your application letter and detailed CV only to hr@catholicchurch.or.ke Deadline: Friday, 8th February 2013 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NB. All the positions are based in Kisumu except the Project Officer – Health Systems Strengthening which will be based in Nairobi.
Hours per week	Full Time: 30+

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_Psychosocial Counselor at Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat in Kisumu - Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies_ *PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELOR* _Kenya Aids Response Programme (KARP)_ _Based in Kisumu_ *Key activities and responsibilities:* * Design psychosocial interventions within the community focusing on the needs of HIV infected children, adolescents and adults * To monitor and gather relevant data related to psychosocial program implementation, prepare and present reports to the Director Clinical Services * Work closely with OVC specialists and palliative care attendants in order to roll out a comprehensive HIV/AIDS care package * Provide support and training to psychosocial service providers to carry out appropriate assessments of psychosocial needs and comply with required standards of setting up psychosocial programs, providing regular feedback on concerns for children, adolescents and adults. *Qualifications:* * Must have a minimum of Bachelor Degree in Counseling Psychology/Guidance and Counseling from a recognized learning institution and at least two years experience in the field of counseling, training, group facilitation, supervision and/or community based psychosocial programming. * Must have special interest, understanding, sensitivity and proven skills of working with groups of internally suffering vulnerable children and adults and, appropriate stress management and burnout prevention skills. * Must have good organizational management and leadership skills. In addition, must be able to develop strategies, and negotiate ideas with stakeholders, particularly with donor and partner agencies. *How to apply* Apply to the Secretary General, Kenya Episcopal Conference through email, attaching your application letter and detailed CV only to hr@catholicchurch.or.ke Deadline: Friday, 8th February 2013 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NB. All the positions are based in Kisumu except the Project Officer – Health Systems Strengthening which will be based in Nairobi.