This cadre is responsible for providing professional psychosocial support to external clients who are psychologically affected as a result of their victimization by the police as well as providing professional psychosocial support to staff members.
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Counselling Officer II
Category
Guidance and Counselling
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
11/10/2026
16 days left
Employer / Company
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards, tools and procedures pertaining to Counselling Services
- Updating records in the counselling department
- Collecting and collating data for developing internal and external reports for counselling services
- Assessing clients' psychological status for appropriate action and recommendations
- Providing psychosocial services to complainants and their families, witnesses and survivors following police action or inaction
- Providing psychosocial services to staff; and
- Participating in the case intake committee.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
- Membership to a relevant and recognized professional body
- Valid practicing license issued by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board
- Proficiency in computer applications
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