Clinical Psychologist – Trauma, Victim Protection & Legal Testimony

1. Clinical Assessment, Testing & Diagnosis:

• Administer psychometric and psychological tests to diagnose psychological disorders,
• complex trauma, severe depression, anxiety, dissociation, and psychosis among survivors.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to migration histories,
• linguistic backgrounds, and cultural contexts.
• Support survivors directly in defining their recovery plans and personal goals, monitoring
• their progress through regular, structured therapy sessions.
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2. Expert Witness & Legal Testimony:

Pre-Court Preparation: Conduct psychological court-readiness assessments and trauma-informed pre-trial preparation for survivor-witnesses. Explain courtroom procedures,

manage anxiety/re-traumatization triggers, and build coping mechanisms prior to law enforcement interviews (DCI) or judicial hearings.

Post-Court Debriefing & Stabilization: Provide immediate post-testimony psychological

debriefing, crisis intervention, and emotional stabilization following court sessions or legal

depositions to mitigate secondary trauma and distress.

Prepare independent, court-admissible psychological evaluation reports and medico-

legal assessments for victim-survivors involved in legal proceedings.

○ Appear in Kenyan judicial courts as an expert witness to testify on trauma, capacity, post-

traumatic stress, and the psychological impact of human trafficking under the Evidence

Act (Cap. 80).

3. Crisis Intervention & Referral Coordination:

○ Provide immediate crisis intervention in situations requiring urgent psychological

treatment, including 24/7 on-call emergency response for suicidal ideation or acute psychiatric crises.

○ Support in mapping out recognized external mental health facilities and specialized

psychiatric centers for complex referral needs.

○ Follow up systematically with referral points and partner facilities to ensure seamless,

multi-disciplinary care.

4. Case Management System (CMS) Documentation & Confidentiality:

○ Document all therapy sessions, assessments, and progress notes in line with policies and

procedures regarding mental health records, utilizing the organization's Case

Management System (CMS).

○ Enforce strict confidentiality standards and zero-tolerance compliance with Kenya’s Data

Protection Act (2019) regarding survivor medical data.

5. Case Management & Shelter Leadership:

○ Actively participate in multi-disciplinary case management meetings with social workers,

protection officers, and legal teams.

○ Step in as Acting Shelter Manager during the Shelter Manager's absence, overseeing

facility operations, emergency triage, staff shifts, and security protocols.

○ Co-report to the Program Lead on clinical program strategy, cross-shelter

standardization, critical incidents, and program targets.

6. Capacity Building, Research & Tool Development:

○ Conduct psychological trainings for shelter staff, social workers, interpreters, and survivors

to foster trauma-informed care and self-care strategies.

○ Develop standardized psychological tools, screening instruments, and training manuals

tailored for human trafficking survivors and cross-border protection context.

○ Keep track of emerging issues concerning mental health and trauma, building on

evidence-based interventions to continuously upgrade shelter clinical services.

○ Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

● Education: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university (Mandatory

requirement).

● Professional Licensing: Active registration and valid practicing license from the Counsellors and

Psychologists Board (CPB), with membership of the Kenya Counselling and Psychological

Association (KCPA) or an equivalent professional body.

● Legal & Forensic Training: Demonstrated experience or training in psychological testing, medico-

legal report writing, and giving expert witness testimony in court, added advantage

● Vetting & Clearances: Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance) from the Directorate of

Criminal Investigations (DCI) and clean child protection/safeguarding background check.

● Experience: Minimum 4–5 years of post-qualification clinical experience, with at least 2 years

directly treating refugees, Survivors of human trafficking, GBV survivors, or survivors of torture.

● System & Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in psychometric tool administration and digital case

management systems (experience with a protection or GBV case management system

preferred).

● Languages: Professional fluency in English and Swahili. Working knowledge of Horn of Africa

languages (Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, or Somali) is an added advantage.

● References: Submission of three (3) professional clinical or management references attesting to

clinical competence, tool development experience, court testimony capability, and ethical

standards.

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