Director, Counselling and Wellness Services

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Kenya Public Service Commision Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Article 234 of the Constitution outlines the functions and powers of the Public Service Commission. According to the article the Commission is expected to; Establish and abolish office in the public service; Appoint persons to hold or act in public offices, and to confirm appointments; Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in those offices; Promote the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 throughout the public service; Investigate, monitor and evaluate the organization, administration and personnel practices of the public service; Ensure that the public service is efficient and effective; Develop human resources in the public service; Review and make recommendations to the national government in respect ofconditions of service, code of conduct and qualifications of officers in the public service; Evaluate and report to the President and Parliament on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in Articles 10 and 232 are complied with in the public service; Hear and determine appeals in respect of county governments’ public service; and Perform any other functions and exercise any other powers conferred by national legislation.

JOB SUMMARY

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-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;A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Counselling , Counselling Psychology, Psychology (Counselling), or an equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; ORA 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;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;A Certificate in Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;A Certificate in Counsellor Supervision from a recognized institution;A Membership to a relevant professional body;A Registration certificate issued by the Counsellors and Psychologist Board;A Valid practicing license from the counsellors and Psychologists Boards;A Certificate in Psychological Debriefing lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; andDemonstrated professional competence, managerial capability and a thorough understanding of Psychological counselling and Wellness and ability to relate it to national development goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED SKILLS

Business strategy, Leadership skills, Business development, Budgeting, financial planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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