Adherence Counsellor - Mombasa at University of Nairobi

Job Specification

A Degree or Diploma in any of the following disciplines; 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 HIV clinic set-up in a public hospital

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.

Empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build trustful relationships with participants.

Proficiency in data entry and management using electronic health records or similar systems.

Current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a MUST

One must have a current certificate in Human Subject Protection

One must have a practicing licence by the Counsellors & Psychologist Board

Additional training in adherence counseling or motivational interviewing techniques is beneficial.

Experience in clinical studies is an added advantage

Notes:

• Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and resume of maximum two pages, giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts;

• Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;

• Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;

• The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;

• Late applications will not be considered;

• Applications should be emailed to as one file in PDF:

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 23, 2026

Send your application torecruit-acndovu@uonbi.ac.ke