Program Psychosocial Counsellor Job in Nairobi Kenya

Médecins Du Monde

Harm Reduction, Kenya

Psychosocial Counsellor

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. 

It seeks to stimulate commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

In Kenya, MdM is opening a comprehensive Harm Reduction Program targeting people who use drugs within the Nairobi slums.

General Description of the Role
 
The Psychosocial Counsellor will ensure the following responsibilities are well implemented and will keep the Harm Reduction Program Coordinator informed on the progress of the project.

Key Duties
  • Initiating and following up counselling of the beneficiaries -Organising counselling session, collecting information relating to drug use and health effect for drug users.
  • Pre-test and Post-test counselling service  for HIV and Hepatitis as required
  • Participate actively in DIC activities in close collaboration with outreach workers and peer educators-Organising and implementing DIC activities, workshops, support groups & social activities.
  • Give input to improve the activities and advocacy
  • Contributes to development of new IEC.
  • Training, supporting and empowering peer educators.
Candidate Profile: 
  • Education : Diploma/degree in counselling and related areas or reasonable experience in the same field
  • Experience in providing psychosocial counselling services for target population/MARPs
  • Knowledge on different types of drugs, drug markets and related consequences of drug use
  • Strong Knowledge on target population
  • Knowledge on HIV/AIDS and health issues related to drug use
  • Knowledge on Harm reduction
  • Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
  • Strong communication  skills, ability to listen and share decisions
  • Flexibility, Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, initiative
  • Team spirit  and motivation for the activities
  • Non-judgmental  attitude towards (injecting) drug use and (injecting) drug users
  • Respecting confidentiality of beneficiaries, ability to establish trust and communicate effectively with active drug users
  • Ability to work in the natural environment of (injecting) drug users and within services for (injecting) drug users
If you believe you are the ideal candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to the following email address info@mdmfsomalia.org with the title: Psychosocial Counsellor, Kenya. 

Closing date is July 14th 2013. 

Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted.
 
No application will be considered after the closing date as well as any application received by phone or in our office.
 

MDM is an equal employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.