Director, Counselling and Wellness Services at Public Service Commission

Director, Counselling and Wellness Services at Public Service Commission

DIRECTOR, COUNSELLING AND WELLNESS SERVICES -TWO (2) POSTS –V/NO. 274/2024

Basic Salary Scale: House Allowance: Commuter Allowance: Leave Allowance: Annual Leave: Medical Cover: Terms of Service: Ksh 143,640 – Ksh 262,420 p.m. Ksh 49,206 – Ksh 60,000 p.m. Ksh 20,000 p.m. As provided in the Civil Service 30 working days per financial year As provided by the Government Permanent and pensionable (CSG 5)

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:(i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Counselling and Wellness Services CSG 7 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, Psychology (Counselling), or an equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; OR a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work and a Diploma in Counselling or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; (iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Counselling Psychology, Psychology (Counselling), Education Psychology (Psychology (Guidance and Counselling) or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; (iv) a Certificate in Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; (v) a Certificate in Counsellor Supervision from a recognized institution; (vi) a Membership to a relevant professional body; (vii) a Registration certificate issued by the Counsellors and Psychologist Board; (viii) a Valid practicing license from the counsellors and Psychologists Boards; (ix) a Certificate in Psychological Debriefing lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and (x) demonstrated professional competence, managerial capability and a thorough understanding of Psychological counselling and Wellness and ability to relate it to national development goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

(i) coordinating developing, implementing and reviewing of policies, strategies, guidelines and standards on workplace counselling and wellness, HIV and AIDS, and substance use; (ii) managing the Public Service Psychological Assessment Centre; (iii) coordinating research on psychological counselling and wellness issues to inform mental health policies and programmes; (iv) providing guidance on psychological counselling and treatment plans; (v) managing client referrals to specialist or other institutions for non-counselling services; (vi) coordinating provision of psychological and wellness consultancy programmes; (vii) coordinating provision of Psychological First Aid and trauma counselling during disasters/crises; (viii) coordinating design, development, implementation and review psychological testing and counselling tools and procedures; (ix) establishing and maintaining of an inventory on counselling and wellness issues; (x) coordinating implementation of psychological counselling and wellness programmes and activities in the public service; (xi) coordinating psychological counselling consultancy services; (xii) coordinating preparation, dissemination and implementation of psychological counselling and wellness reports; (xiii) developing, implementing and reviewing the public service counselling procedure manual; (xiv) coordinating mainstreaming of counselling and wellness service in the public service; and (xv) coordinating counsellor’s supervision, Publics Service Mental Health Champions and other mental health professionals 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)