Social Worker II – 10 Posts at National Police Service Commission

Job Description

(a) Duties & Responsibilities
i. Addressing the psychosocial effects as related to clients’ diagnosis,
prognosis and future resettlement, and counseling of clients especially in
cases associated with pandemic diseases, mental illness, HIV/AIDS,
epilepsy etc;
ii. Responsible for handling psychosocial problems of clients in a Centre;
iii. Extracting psychosocial information from the clients and observation of
causal factors which might be useful to the treatment plan;
iv. Implementation of client’s treatment programme and follow-up on
discharge;
v. Co-ordinate social work activities within the Centre covering a number of
units; planning and directing social work programmes such as counseling,
placement, home based care, rehabilitation; and
vi. Follow up of clients in general but particularly sensitive cases of pandemic
diseases.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social
Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling, Anthropology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Be conversant with Public Health Act, Mental Health Act, Cap. 248 and
other Health related Acts;
iii. Has proven relevant experience in any of the following fields;
Management, Medical Background, Social Services Welfare, Counselling
services;
iv. Proficiency in computer applications;

Mode of application

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through jobs portal: https://services.npsc.go.ke/recruitment
Detailed Job Descriptions download here.
Other Requirements

Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.
Shortlisted candidates for the position of Managers and above will be required to satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, EACC, CRB and DCI.
Applications should be addressed to:

The Commission Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer

National Police Service Commission

CBK Pension Towers, Harambee Avenue

P.O Box 47363-00100 Nairobi

So as to reach the Commission by the close of business on or before 21st February, 2025 at 5.00 pm East African Time (EAT).