Project Description
The Women’s Health Project, based in Mombasa, was established in 1993. This project is a collaborative effort of the University of Nairobi (UoN), the University of Washington (UW), the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Mombasa County, the Ministry of Health, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC), and the US President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
The objectives of the organization are:
To conduct innovative HIV and STI prevention and treatment research that will contribute substantially to local as well as global knowledge and implementation of effective interventions.
To support HIV and STI prevention, care, and research efforts in Mombasa by training Kenyan researchers and practitioners, implementing technology transfer, and contributing to infrastructure development.
Job Summary
The Project Counselor will work under the supervision of the Clinic Section Head and in collaboration with the other project staff to ensure smooth running of the research site.
Essential Job Functions
Work closely with the Clinic and Community Section Heads on the following tasks:
Obtaining informed consent from study participants for participation in research
Formulating psychological plan for participants issues
Offering pre and post HIV test counseling
Psychological and supportive counseling with referral to other social support systems
Antiretroviral therapy initiation and adherence counseling
Counseling for prophylactic drugs such as Septrin and Isoniazid
Participate in other study activities including fieldwork
Conducting face-to-face interviews with research participants
Provide health education and counseling to study participants on identified health problems and socio-economic issues related to their health
Organize support group meetings for participants on antiretroviral therapy
Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator or supervising staff
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Counseling Psychology or a related qualification
Required credentials, licensure or certification
At least 1 year work experience post-graduation
Computer literacy skills with MS Office software
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Fluency in Swahili
Desirable Skills
Experience in counseling of clients in a medical setting
Experience in counseling of HIV clients
Experience working in a research setting with key populations
HIV Testing and Counseling certificate
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Training certificate
