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Counselling Officer II

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) · Nairobi

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)NairobiPosted 20 October 2026Apply by 10 November 2026

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Closing date
10 November 2026 (21 days left)
Where
Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply
On myjobmag.co.ke, where the employer takes applications.
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Job Purpose

This cadre is responsible for providing professional psychosocial support to external clients who are psychologically affected as a result of their victimization by the police as well as providing professional psychosocial support to staff members.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards, tools and procedures pertaining to Counselling Services;

Updating records in the counselling department;

Collecting and collating data for developing internal and external reports for counselling services;

Assessing clients' psychological status for appropriate action and recommendations;

Providing psychosocial services to complainants and their families, witnesses and survivors following police action or inaction;

Providing psychosocial services to staff; and

Participating in the case intake committee.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

Membership to a relevant and recognized professional body;

Valid practicing license issued by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board;

Proficiency in computer applications.

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Minimum qualifications

Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on recruitment.ipoa.go.ke to apply

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