Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
The University of Nairobi is seeking an Adherence Counsellor to provide psychological support and counseling within its healthcare settings, specifically focusing on HIV care. The successful candidate will work within a public hospital HIV clinic, engaging with diverse patient populations to improve treatment adherence and clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide adherence counseling and psychological support to patients in HIV care.
Work within a public hospital HIV clinic setup to engage effectively with participants.
Build trustful relationships with patients through empathy and strong interpersonal communication.
Manage data entry and maintenance using electronic health records (EHR) or similar systems.
Ensure all activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection standards.
Participate in clinical studies as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
A Degree or Diploma in Counselling, Psychology, or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in counseling or support roles within healthcare settings, preferably in HIV care.
Prior experience working within an HIV clinic set-up in a public hospital.
Current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is mandatory.
Current certificate in Human Subject Protection is mandatory.
Valid practicing license from the Counsellors & Psychologist Board.
Proficiency in data entry and management using electronic health records.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Empathy and strong interpersonal skills.
Additional training in adherence counseling or motivational interviewing is an advantage.
Experience in clinical studies is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and a resume of maximum two pages to recruit-acndovu@uonbi.ac.ke.
Submission Guidelines:
Address the application to: The Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
The resume should include details of qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees with their telephone and email contacts.
State your current designation, salary, and other benefits.
The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement (refer to the email prefix: recruit-acndovu).
All documents must be submitted as one single PDF file.
Closing Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and a resume (maximum two pages) to recruit-acndovu@uonbi.ac.ke.
Guidelines:
Address the application to: The Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
Include details of qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
State current designations, salaries, and other benefits attached to those designations.
The application letter must bear the reference code (refer to the email prefix: recruit-acndovu).
Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF.
