University of California San Francisco Community Liaison for Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Jobs in Kenya
University of California San Francisco Community Liaison for Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Jobs in Kenya
Roles & Responsibilities:Kisumu County Regional Hospital (KCRH):Work with the Outpatient Mental Health committee at KCRH to consult on and support the continued use of IPT at KCRH.
Provide assistance connecting KCRH to appropriate study trained IPT therapists and providing supervision to that group.
Provide Continuing Medical Education to facility staff on screening for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and IPT.
In addition, or alternatively, the IPT Liaison may work with an NGO to help facilitate an arrangement with KCRH in which the NGO supports part of the IPT therapist cost.
Outside KCRH:
Meet with facility leadership at JOORTH and Lumumba Sub-County Hospital to discuss hiring and training IPT therapists for their site. Support their efforts to do so.
Other sites - Work with Kisumu County leaders to identify other appropriate venues for use of IPT and work with those venues to match them with our trained IPT therapists and support the program launch.
Work with the SMART DAPPER team and investigators as you develop IPT community liaison plans and provide updates during weekly SMART DAPPER meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in psychology, counseling or social sciences
Experience working with Kisumu County and health facility leadership
Experience with both didactic instruction (course, workshop) and
supervision of IPT
Excellent English
High-level interpersonal skills including high emotional intelligence with strong empathy
Ability to establish rapport with diverse people and productively lead teams is key.
Attention to detail, top-notch organizational skills, ability to proactively identify and solve problems
High-level computer and internet skills with daily access to internet
Cell phone coverage in the evening (e.g., at residence) is strongly preferred to facilitate international communication across different time zones.
How to apply
Qualified Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed in the minimum requirements above with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. All applications must include the following:
Cover letter
Current CV with names and telephone numbers for three referees
Applications should be sent by email to HR.Kenya@ucglobalprograms.org with the email subject by Friday, September 9, 2022
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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