Deputy Director, Counselling and Wellness Services

3 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, 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 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;A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Counselling, Counselling Psychology (Counselling), or an equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; ORA 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;A Certificate in Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;A Certificate in Counsellor Supervision Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;A Certificate in Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;Membership to a relevant professional body;A Registration Certificate issued by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board;A valid practicing license from the Counsellors and Psychologists Board; andDemonstrated merit and ability in management of psychological counselling services and proven professional competence in developing psychological counselling strategic and operational plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED SKILLS

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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