Clinical Psychologist – Trauma, Victim Protection & Legal Testimony

About the role

The position provides specialist clinical psychology services to survivors of human trafficking, gender‑based violence and other complex trauma within a Nairobi‑based NGO. The role combines direct therapeutic work, forensic assessment, crisis response and shelter leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Administer psychometric and psychological tests, diagnose disorders and develop evidence‑based treatment plans tailored to survivors’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Conduct pre‑court psychological readiness assessments, provide trauma‑informed preparation for survivor‑witnesses, and appear as an expert witness in Kenyan courts.
• Deliver post‑testimony debriefing, crisis intervention and emergency 24/7 on‑call support for acute psychiatric emergencies.
• Document all assessments, therapy sessions and progress notes in the organization’s Case Management System while ensuring strict data confidentiality.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case management meetings and act as Acting Shelter Manager when required.
• Design and deliver trainings on trauma‑informed care, develop screening tools and research protocols for human‑trafficking survivors.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and active registration with the Counsellors and Psychologists Board (CPB).
• Minimum 4–5 years post‑qualification clinical experience, including at least 2 years working with refugees, trafficking or GBV survivors.
• Valid police clearance and clean safeguarding background check.
• Professional fluency in English and Swahili; knowledge of Horn of Africa languages is an advantage.

Required skills

• Psychometric test administration
• Digital case management system usage
• Medico‑legal report writing and expert testimony preparation