Support for Addictions Prevention and Treatment in Africa (SAPTA) is an international non-governmental organization registered in Kenya and operating country wide.
SAPTA’s focus is to ensure the rehabilitation of substance abusers, training of addiction counselors, consultancy and campaign against substance abuse.
SAPTA has a special focus on reaching marginalized and poor alcoholics and addicts, especially those who are HIV positive.
SAPTA is seeking to recruit dynamic, committed and responsible persons to fill the following positions.
Assistant to the Head of Clinical Services
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the prospective candidate will be expected to perform the following main duties.
Assist the Head of Clinical Services.
SAPTA’s focus is to ensure the rehabilitation of substance abusers, training of addiction counselors, consultancy and campaign against substance abuse.
SAPTA has a special focus on reaching marginalized and poor alcoholics and addicts, especially those who are HIV positive.
SAPTA is seeking to recruit dynamic, committed and responsible persons to fill the following positions.
Assistant to the Head of Clinical Services
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the prospective candidate will be expected to perform the following main duties.
Assist the Head of Clinical Services.
- In the overall management and administration of Clinical Services.
- Establish proper internal monitoring, control systems and standards of operating procedures.
- Liaising with various donors to ensure existence of healthy and cordial relationship.
- Supervision and training of clinical staff, provide leadership and build teamwork.
- Serve as an addiction counselor for the SAPTA Main Office Treatment Group(s)
- Preparation and submission of regular clinical reports to the satisfaction of SAPTA’s donors and management.
- Form a link between SAPTA and its beneficiaries.
- Represent SAPTA in relevant forums.
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- Have at least 3 years proven practical experience in management of Human Service Programs.
- Experience working with various ethnic populations.
- Have a clear understanding of the connection of substance use disorders and HIV /AIDs/ ART and TB.
- Practical experience in monitoring and evaluation.
- Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Highly analytical and organized decision maker.
- Preference for a candidate who possesses a Masters Degree in Counseling and a Diploma in Substance Abuse Counseling.
- Additional training in management will be an added advantage.
Personal and Research Assistant to the Executive Director
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- BA in Counseling/Psychology with minor in Chemical Dependency Counseling
- Research Skills: knowledge of statistics;
- Excellent English Writing Skills;
- Computer/ICT literate with Advanced PowerPoint Skills
Responsibilities:
- Personal and Research Assistant to Executive Director
The deadline for application is 20th Nov 2009.
Dr. William Sinkele
Executive Director- SAPTA
P.O. Box 21761, 00505, Nairobi
E-mail: sinkele @ sapta.or.ke
