Consultant, Clinical Psychologist, Brain and Mind Institute

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.