About this role
Aga Khan University Hospital
Purpose of Assignment
The Study Clinical Psychologist will provide psychological support to caregivers of people living with dementia by facilitating online and in-person support sessions, identifying and referring participants experiencing distress, and supporting caregiver wellbeing throughout the study.
Terms of Reference
- Facilitate post module one-hour online discussions forums with care partners, five sessions for each of the four cohorts of family caregiver training groups.
- Facilitate 4 in person sessions education and support group meeting with care partners of people with dementia
- Provide psychological support for participants during online and in person discussion forums
- Refer participants who might express distress to further psychological support services
- Provide first-line psychological support to caregivers who present with distress during sessions.
- Submit weekly summary reports on cohort engagement, sessions delivered, and any distress cases identified and managed.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, and any ethics/safeguarding reporting requirements related to caregiver wellbeing.
- Maintain a session calendar and ensure continuity of sessions across all cohorts for the duration of the study.
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in clinical psychology/ closely related psychology discipline
- Registered/licensed Clinical Psychologist in Kenya.
Relevant Experience.
- At least 2 years’ relevant experience in psychological support and group facilitation.
- Experience working with caregivers, older adults, or people affected by dementia is an advantage.
- Ability to identify distress, provide first-line psychological support, and make appropriate referrals.
- Strong communication, documentation, and safeguarding skills.