Adherence Counsellor

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Industry: Education Management
Description: The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the Univer… The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa's high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. Through module II (continuing education) programmes, invaluable opportunity has been opened to hundreds of Kenyans and non-Kenyans, on a paying basis, who meet university admission requirements, but who have not been able to access university education due to restricted intake into the regular programmes that is determined by limited resource allocation by Government. In this effort, the location of the seven campuses of the University in the View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Kiambu, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Healthcare, Medical

Job Description

Job Specification:

  •  A Degree or Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Counselling, Psychology or an equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in counseling or support roles within healthcare settings, preferably in HIV care.
  • Prior experience working within HIV clinic set-up in a public hospital
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
  • Empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build trustful relationships with participants.
  • Proficiency in data entry and management using electronic health records or similar systems.
  • Current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a MUST
  • One must have a current certificate in Human Subject Protection
  • One must have a practicing licence by the Counsellors & Psychologist Board
  • Additional training in adherence counseling or motivational interviewing techniques is beneficial.
  • Experience in clinical studies is an added advantage

Notes:

  • Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and resume of maximum two pages, giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts;
  • Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;
  • Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations; 
  • The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;
  • Late applications will not be considered;
  • Applications should be emailed to as one file in PDF:

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 23, 2026

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