Counselling Psychologist, Counselling Department at Aga Khan University Hospital

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 behavioural 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 HR department by providing staff with psychological support.
• 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 Licence
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of human emotional social and psychological challenges
• High ethical and moral principles -beyond reproach with a professional approach
• Capable of being a role model in the organisation and in society
• Team player with a willingness to learn