Adherence Counsellor

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region.  The University of Nairobi, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics at the Faculty of Health Sciences is implementing the  Ndovu Study a two-year multi-site, multi-county study

1. ADHERENCE COUNSELLOR - NDOVU STUDY, ADVERT REF. AC/4/219/26;

Job Specification:

•  A Degree or Diploma in any of the following disciplines; Counselling, Psychology or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in counseling or support roles within healthcare settings, preferably in HIV care.
• Prior experience working within HIV clinic set-up in a public hospital
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build trustful relationships with participants.
• Proficiency in data entry and management using electronic health records or similar systems.
• A Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a MUST
• One must have a current certificate in Human Subject Protection
• One must have a practicing licence by the Counsellors & Psychologist Board
• Additional training in adherence counseling or motivational interviewing techniques is beneficial.
• Experience in clinical studies is an added advantage

Tenure and Terms of Appointment:

• The tenure of this job is one (1) year, appointment on contract which includes a 3 month probation period. Renewal is based on performance, mutual agreement and

availability of funds
Method of Application

1. Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and resume of maximum two pages, giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts;
2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;
3. Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;
4. The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;
5. Applications should be emailed to as one file in PDF:
6. CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 23, 2026
7. Send your application to recruit-acndovu@uonbi.ac.ke