Counselor Educator

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters, or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 70 countries.

MSF France has had a significant presence in Kenya since 1996. In Mathare Lavender House Clinic, MSF runs a 24-hour SGBV Clinic for victims of sexual and gender-based violence and an emergency program that provides pre-hospital care and trauma/medical stabilization. We also have a clinic in Dandora offering youth-friendly services to those between the ages of 10 to 24 years. All our services are free including a toll-free hotline.

MSF France Mathare project is looking to fill the position of a Counselor Educator. The successful candidate reports to the Mental Health Supervisor.

Objective of the Position:

The purpose of the Counselor Educator is to conduct best practice counseling, education, aware and sensitization sessions. Always ensuring adherence to MSF principles and code of conduct to enhance mental wellbeing and psycho-social circumstances of beneficiaries.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

•        Through initial assessment, Identify and provide psychosocial support for patients based on their needs.   

•        Actively promote the availability of counselling services and carry out, individual or group counseling, psycho educational sessions, to patients, their families (when needed), to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties within the project scope.

•        Ensure collaborative work alongside MSF clinic team. Make timely and appropriate referrals to ensure beneficiaries receive best practice care.

•        Participate in the creation of any material needed for counseling activities and respectfully maintain and store all equipment.

•        Maintain professional documentation and note keeping. Record all activities and maintain an updated client database.

•        Commitment to regular supervision to ensure best practice and clinical review of patients. Seeking support on complex cases from peers and clinical supervisor to ensure risk mitigation.

•        Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with practice code of conduct guidelines.

•        Maintain an open line of communication and feedback, alerting clinical supervisor of any difficulties or risk related to daily activities in a timely manner. 

•        Proactively engage in trainings identified as useful to enhance your practice.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certificate). 

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Counselor Educator” through this link https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs on or before 09^th September 2025.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application, and selection of the most suitable candidate. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us on msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org

MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity and therefore women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MSF does not tolerate any kind of harassment and abuse including but not limited to sexual harassment, exploitation and discrimination. MSF provides a working environment that upholds our safeguarding commitment to ensure that children and adults are protected from both deliberate and accidental harm caused by MSF staff and/or other representatives. Our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks reflects our commitment to the protection and safeguarding of our beneficiaries from abuse.

Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee.