Job Title : Clinical Supervisor-Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Reporting to : Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist
Grade Level : 14
Work Location : Kakuma,
Purpose of Position
To Provide Clinical Supervision and technical guidance to ensure effective implementation of mental health and psychosocial support, GPM+ which will also include supervision of PM+ trainer of trainers.
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities
Supervision for Mental Health GPM+, and Trainer of Trainers (ToTs), in accordance with project targets 50%
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Planning and implementation of the project
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Facilitate weekly supervisions for CHWs
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Grant interventions implemented within schedule and regular review of project status
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Conduct in class and infield competency assessments for CHWs
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Conduct randomized fidelity checks for CHWs
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Capacity building of CHWs on GPM+ and Basic Helping Skills
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Ensure care and safety of clients is being upheld and safety risks are adequately responded to
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Provide materials for supervision sessions to the CHWs
Monitoring, reporting and Documentation 25%
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Ensure completion of CHW client tracking and supervision forms
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Ensure completion of data and its timely data entry
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Timely Submission of quality project reports
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Development of a Referral Directory for clients
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Monitor and report serious adverse events
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Maintain updated records of weekly supervision sessions
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Identify and document promising practices
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Convene forums for sharing and learning on MHPSS interventions
Capacity Building 10%
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Prepare all training materials
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Capacity building of CHWs in Basic Helping Skills and GPM+/PM+
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Lead capacity building initiatives for communities and partners
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Facilitate training for the Ministry of Health TOTs
Engagement and Networking 10%
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Effective representation of WVK in key stakeholder forums
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Provide Clinical Supervision to Implementing Partners TOTs
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Ensure close collaboration with key Government Line Ministries
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Work closely with the county to develop a supervision model for CHWs
Other duties 5%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology,
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4 years working experience in mental health and psychosocial support, one of which has to be at a supervisory level
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Registered with Kenya Association of Professional Counselors
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Trainer of Trainers in Problem Management Plus and Psychological First AID
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Clinical experience at community level, either in a research or clinical capacity
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Prior experience in community research and stakeholder’s engagement
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Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint).
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Must understand task-shifting approaches in order to build capacity in community health workers
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Must show flexibility and openness to different psychological modalities
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Good understanding of how psychological interventions are delivered and the practice of working with lay helpers
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Excellent oral and written communications in Kiswahili and English and relationship skills
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Training and experience in implementation in WHO Low Intensity psychological intervention like Problem Management Plus is an added advantage.
To apply, please visit https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/kenya/health/clinical-supervisor-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support/17567 before 9th September 2021.