Vacancy title:
Counsellors
Jobs at:
National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug AbuseDeadline of this Job:
14 March 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Grade: NAC 6
REF. NO: NAC/CO/6/2/2022
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Assist in offering counselling to persons with SUD’s and their families
• Support in developing and implementation of Policies, Standards and Guidelines on Counselling and Rehabilitation to ensure achievement of Authority’s mandate and departmental objectives.
• Assist to undertake continuous client’s assessment to inform proper case management and future innovations for improved service delivery.
• Help in referring clients to other services providers for support;
• Participate in updating referral directory of treatment and rehabilitation services in the country;
• Assist in preparing monthly reports and work plans for treatment and rehabilitation;
• Support in conducting trainings on substance use disorders and addiction treatment.
• Help on implementation outreach programs
• Assist in conducting inspection of treatment and rehabilitation facilities.
Job Dimensions:
Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for the safety and custody of assets allocated
Decision Making / Job Influence
• Make operational decisions
Working Conditions
• Office setting compliant with OSHA
• Cordial working relationship with the Board
• Enhanced working relationship with employees
• Periodic national and international travels
• Medical cover for self and family
• Group Accident cover and life insurance
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
• Degree in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology and Community Development
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Other Requirements
• Meets Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
• Computing skills,
• Communication skills,
• Counselling skills,
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information
• Record Keeping skills;
• Proficiency in computer application
Behavioral Skills
• Inter-personal skills
• Professionalism
• Time Management
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested applicants are invited to forward their applications by post, email, courier or hand-delivery to:
Chief Executive Officer,
National Authority For the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse,
NSSF Building, Block A, Eastern Wing, 18th Floor,
P.O. Box 10774-00100 GPO
Email: careers@nacada.go.ke,
NAIROBI.
Candidates are invited to visit NACADA Website at http://www.nacada.go.ke/vacancies for detailed job profiles. All applicants MUST submit the following documents to reach NACADA Office on or before 14th March 2022.
• Application letter clearly indicating the Reference Number on the envelope and an updated CV.
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Other relevant testimonials
Applicants MUST meet requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
NACADA is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to have diversity within the workforce in line with the Constitution.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Any form of Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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