Vacancy title:
Counselling Psychologist [3]

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
County Government of Tharaka Nithi

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 29 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Tharaka Nithi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Diploma in Social Psychology, Psychology and Counseling or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institutioni
• Must have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information;
• Ability to empathize with clients;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Membership to a relevant professional body and
• A Certificate in computer applications

Duties and responsibilities

• Developing and implementing policies pertaining to counseling Psychology services;
• Planning and coordinating counseling programs in the department;
• Conducting both individual and group counseling;
• Promoting ethics in the county public service;
• Keeping appropriate records including reports for activities undertaken;
• Diagnosing and treating various mental, emotional and behavioral disorders;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on social, psychological or other related health issues and
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Integrity Clearance
Successful applicants are expected to get clearance from the following bodies.

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• For those with higher education certificates (degrees) from outside Kenya, a letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University Education.

How to Apply

• Each application should be accompanied by some detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
• All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before 29th July, 2025. by 5.00 pm.

Applications should be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
P.O. BOX 10-60406
KATHWANA

Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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