Social Worker/Counselor Job Matibabu Foundation
| Location | MOMBASA, Kenya |
| Date Posted | July 9, 2025 |
| Category |
Communication
Education / Teaching Health Care / Medical |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
Social Worker/Counselor (Mental Health & Ncd Support) Job. Medical Jobs in Kenya
The Social Worker/Counselor will provide comprehensive psychosocial support, mental health counseling, and social care linkages for patients, students, and community members, especially those affected by chronic illnesses, trauma, disability, or socio-economic distress. This role is key to Matibabu Foundation’s holistic health model integrating clinical care, emotional resilience, and social reintegration.
Responsibilities
- Degree or Diploma in Medical/Community Social Work or Counseling Psychology
- Training or experience in mental health, trauma, or NCD care required
- Experience working in low-resource, rural, or community health settings
- Must be registered with Counselors & Psychologists Board
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Five (5) years of experience
- Familiarity with digital tools (e.g., M-Habari, data entry, mobile reporting) is a plus
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients with SCD, cancer, diabetes, disabilities, or GBV histories
- Provide one-on-one and group counseling (trauma, grief, crisis, caregiver fatigue)
- Facilitate referrals to mental health clinicians and social protection programs
- Support discharge planning and community reintegration for long-stay NCD or mental health patients
- Participate in the development of the Mental Health & NCD Crisis Response Tools
- Offer counseling to students and staff (academic stress, depression, trauma, substance use)
- Run peer educator programs and student resilience workshops under the Circle of Connection and Resilience model
- Maintain client records and confidentiality logs
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Applying Instructions
Interested candidates on any of the positions should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to: –
The Administration Officer, Matibabu Foundation,
P.O. Box 230 – 40607,
Ukwala, Kenya.
OR
E-mail to info@matibabukenya.org so as to reach us not later than 17th July 2025.
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