Job Purpose

• To provide professional counseling services and coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of guidance and counseling programs to promote mental wellness and support staff well-being within the Hospital.

Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

• Delivering professional counseling services to staff and offering psychological support as needed.
• Coordinating the implementation and review of counseling policies, procedures, and standards.
• Developing and implementing guidance and counseling projects and programs across the hospital.
• Designing strategies for psychological interventions to address staff mental health needs.
• Monitoring and evaluating counseling programs and preparing reports for management.i 
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records related to counseling services.
• Organizing sessions, seminars, and workshops on mental health and wellness in collaboration with the mental health department.
• Planning and budgeting for counseling activities and programs.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• At least six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Counsellor I or in a comparable position.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Registration by the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA).
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.