LAY COUNSELOR EDUCATOR
Application deadline: 5th July 2022
Industry: International Non Governmental Organization
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
1 - 2 years experience
VACANCY
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES – SWITZERLAND Kenya Mission
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need based in Dagahaley and Mombasa County.
The objective of our project is to provide Access to health care for Adolescent and Youth Population (AYP), with specific focus on Young Key Populations (YKP) affected by social violence and health care exclusion. The selected candidate will be reporting technically to the Nursing Activity Manager (NAM)
Job Title : LAY COUNSELOR EDUCATOR
Work Location : Mombasa Project
Start date : July 2022
Length of contract : 12 months fixed term contract (based on 03 months probationary period)
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Main Purpose |
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Perform basic counseling and/or educational activities to patients, families, communities, following MSF protocols and procedures, in order to improve the health condition of the patient.
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Accountabilities |
· Perform basic training to the Peer educators to offer PFA to the peers and their caregivers at the outreachers and health faciltiy.
· Offer psychological support to both peers and patients within the facility on social issues, mental awareness and provide emotional support to clients undergoing grief and loss
· Offer basic counselling to GBV surviours and their caregiver at the outreachers and the health facility.
· Perform health talks to peers through focused group discussions and support groups. To work closely with HP supervisor to offer health sessions at the waiting areas and outreaches.
· Identify clients requiring refferal to other social services and link with the social worker for instance for child protection or legal if need be.
· Keep patients files and documents confidential under lock and key. Maintain confidentiality during the counselling sessions of the client.
· Offer pre-HIV counselling to the AYP and also post-counselling after the test.
· Through testimonials, share own experiences to the peers and patients on issues affecting their health
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Requirements |
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Education |
Desirable formal degree in social work or pscychology Desirable counselling background, good communication skills |
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Experience |
Desirable work experience in related jobs Experience with MSF preferably or with other INGO. Essential: working experience with AYKPs and youth groups is a plus
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Languages |
English and Kiswahili |
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Knowledge |
Essential computer literacy |
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Competencies |
Results, teamwork, commitment, flexibility, service |
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter on or before the 5th of July 2022 to http://uhired.me/e/job/525
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
- MSF Switzerland Kenya
- www.msf.org
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