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Student Counsellor at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
September 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
KeMU/ADM/SW/1/9/2026 (1) POST
Reports to the Dean of Students.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Students Counsellor will be expected to:-
Provide guidance and counselling services to students and employees.
Promote personal, social and career development.
.Provide appropriate interventions to assist employees/ students with psycho-social related problems.
Identify employees/ students with social, psychological or health related problems and assisting in getting solutions.
Prepare, develop, review and monitor comprehensive counseling plans.
Analyze and take appropriate action on feedback from students' customer satisfaction surveys.
Maintain accurate records of counseling services.
Recommend to the University Management, those students who may need assistance.
Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
Doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology or any other related field from an accredited institution.
Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution.
Bachelor's degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution.
Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a university or public service office for at least six (6) years.
Undertaken counsellor supervision course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week.
Valid Membership certificate by the Counsellors and Psychologist Board.
Proficient in Computer Applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
Ability to keep confidentiality of clients' information
Reports to the Dean of Students.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Students Counsellor will be expected to:-
Provide guidance and counselling services to students and employees.
Promote personal, social and career development.
.Provide appropriate interventions to assist employees/ students with psycho-social related problems.
Identify employees/ students with social, psychological or health related problems and assisting in getting solutions.
Prepare, develop, review and monitor comprehensive counseling plans.
Analyze and take appropriate action on feedback from students' customer satisfaction surveys.
Maintain accurate records of counseling services.
Recommend to the University Management, those students who may need assistance.
Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
Doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology or any other related field from an accredited institution.
Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution.
Bachelor's degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution.
Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a university or public service office for at least six (6) years.
Undertaken counsellor supervision course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week.
Valid Membership certificate by the Counsellors and Psychologist Board.
Proficient in Computer Applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
Ability to keep confidentiality of clients' information