Deputy Director, Counselling and Wellness Services at Public Service Commission
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, COUNSELLING AND WELLNESS SERVICES ONE (1) POST –V/NO. 275/2024
Basic Salary Scale: House Allowance: Commuter Allowance: Leave Allowance: Annual Leave: Medical Cover: Terms of Service: Ksh 102,860 – Ksh 172,350 p.m. Ksh 21,508 – Ksh 50,000 p.m. Ksh 16,000 p.m. As provided in the Civil Service 30 working days per financial year As provided by the Government Permanent and pensionable. (CSG 6)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:(i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Principal Psychological Counsellor, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Counselling, Counselling Psychology (Counselling), or an equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; OR a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Counselling Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Social Psychology, Education, Social Work and Diploma in Counselling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; (iii) a Certificate in Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; (iv) a Certificate in Counsellor Supervision Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; (v) a Certificate in Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; (vi) membership to a relevant professional body; (vii) a Registration Certificate issued by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board; (viii) a valid practicing license from the Counsellors and Psychologists Board; and (ix) demonstrated merit and ability in management of psychological counselling services and proven professional competence in developing psychological counselling strategic and operational plans.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i) developing, implementing, reviewing and interpreting psychological counselling policies, standards, guidelines and programmes; (ii) coordinating implementation of psychological counselling and wellness programmes; (iii) overseeing the management and coordinating of psychological counselling services; (iv) providing advice on psychological counselling services and care; (v) monitoring and evaluating psychological counselling services; (vi) overseeing individual, group, families and trauma counselling services; (vii) undertaking counselor supervision to psychological counselors for psychological restoration, support and review of professional and personal development and evaluating and providing guidance on psychological counselling therapeutic and treatment plans; (viii) managing client referrals to specialists or other institutions for non-counselling services; (ix) liaising with other professionals and other stakeholders on psychological counselling issues and information sharing; (x) designing, developing implementing and reviewing of psychological counselling tools, procedures and standards; (xi) mainstreaming of psychological counselling services; (xii) implementing of psychological counselling reports and research findings and recommendations; (xiii) developing and implementing innovations strategies in psychological counselling; (xiv) maintaining of an inventory on counselling and wellness issues; and (xv) coordinating implementation of psychological counselling and wellness programmes and activities in the public service.
Public Service Commission
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail Original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 10th September 2024 latest 5.00pm (East African Time)