1. Clinical Assessment, Testing & Diagnosis:
Administer psychometric and psychological tests to diagnose psychological disorders,
complex trauma, severe depression, anxiety, dissociation, and psychosis among survivors.
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to migration histories,
linguistic backgrounds, and cultural contexts.
Support survivors directly in defining their recovery plans and personal goals, monitoring
their progress through regular, structured therapy sessions.
2. Expert Witness & Legal Testimony:
Pre-Court Preparation: Conduct psychological court-readiness assessments and trauma-informed pre-trial preparation for survivor-witnesses. Explain courtroom procedures,
manage anxiety/re-traumatization triggers, and build coping mechanisms prior to law enforcement interviews (DCI) or judicial hearings.
Post-Court Debriefing & Stabilization: Provide immediate post-testimony psychological
debriefing, crisis intervention, and emotional stabilization following court sessions or legal
depositions to mitigate secondary trauma and distress.
Prepare independent, court-admissible psychological evaluation reports and medico-
legal assessments for victim-survivors involved in legal proceedings.
○ Appear in Kenyan judicial courts as an expert witness to testify on trauma, capacity, post-
traumatic stress, and the psychological impact of human trafficking under the Evidence
Act (Cap. 80).
3. Crisis Intervention & Referral Coordination:
○ Provide immediate crisis intervention in situations requiring urgent psychological
treatment, including 24/7 on-call emergency response for suicidal ideation or acute psychiatric crises.
○ Support in mapping out recognized external mental health facilities and specialized
psychiatric centers for complex referral needs.
○ Follow up systematically with referral points and partner facilities to ensure seamless,
multi-disciplinary care.
4. Case Management System (CMS) Documentation & Confidentiality
:
○ Document all therapy sessions, assessments, and progress notes in line with policies and
procedures regarding mental health records, utilizing the organization's Case
Management System (CMS).
○ Enforce strict confidentiality standards and zero-tolerance compliance with Kenya’s Data
Protection Act (2019) regarding survivor medical data.
5. Case Management & Shelter Leadership:
○ Actively participate in multi-disciplinary case management meetings with social workers,
protection officers, and legal teams.
○ Step in as Acting Shelter Manager during the Shelter Manager's absence, overseeing
facility operations, emergency triage, staff shifts, and security protocols.
○ Co-report to the Program Lead on clinical program strategy, cross-shelter
standardization, critical incidents, and program targets.
6. Capacity Building, Research & Tool Development:
○ Conduct psychological trainings for shelter staff, social workers, interpreters, and survivors
to foster trauma-informed care and self-care strategies.
○ Develop standardized psychological tools, screening instruments, and training manuals
tailored for human trafficking survivors and cross-border protection context.
○ Keep track of emerging issues concerning mental health and trauma, building on
evidence-based interventions to continuously upgrade shelter clinical services.
○ Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
● Education: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university (Mandatory
requirement).
● Professional Licensing: Active registration and valid practicing license from the Counsellors and
Psychologists Board (CPB), with membership of the Kenya Counselling and Psychological
Association (KCPA) or an equivalent professional body.
● Legal & Forensic Training: Demonstrated experience or training in psychological testing, medico-
legal report writing, and giving expert witness testimony in court, added advantage
● Vetting & Clearances: Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance) from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations (DCI) and clean child protection/safeguarding background check.
● Experience: Minimum 4–5 years of post-qualification clinical experience, with at least 2 years
directly treating refugees, Survivors of human trafficking, GBV survivors, or survivors of torture.
● System & Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in psychometric tool administration and digital case
management systems (experience with a protection or GBV case management system
preferred).
● Languages: Professional fluency in English and Swahili. Working knowledge of Horn of Africa
languages (Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, or Somali) is an added advantage.
● References: Submission of three (3) professional clinical or management references attesting to
clinical competence, tool development experience, court testimony capability, and ethical
standards.
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