Overview

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the positions of TWO COUNSELLORS.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience 

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling/Medical/Applied Psychology from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a counselor in an Institution of higher learning at Grade 9 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
• Must possess at least a VCT Certificate.
• A Nurse or Clinical Officer with Counselling knowledge will be an added advantage.

                                                OR 

• Must possess Higher National Diploma in Counselling/Medical/Applied Psychology from a recognized institution.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a counselor in an Institution of higher learning.
• Must possess at least a VCT Certificate.
• A Nurse or Clinical Officer with Counselling knowledge will be an added advantage.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Parklands- Director, Nairobi Campus

                     Eldoret- Director, Eldoret Campus

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Providing guidance and counselling services in:
  • Improving self-concept, increasing productivity and developing positive image.
  • Addressing management of stress and burn-out.
  • Addressing psychological, social and drug and substance abuse issues.
  • Disciplinary issues.
  • Coping with education/academic challenges.
  • Career choices and advancement.
• Prevention and management of HIV and aids in collaboration with AIDS control unit.
• Coping with challenges of restructuring in the University.
• Providing information for planning and budgeting for guidance and counselling programs.
• Developing proposals for enhancing guidance and counselling services in the University.
• Implementing guidance and counselling policies within the University.
• Liaising with other counselling organizations to enhance service provision.
• Providing referral services as required.
• Promoting both clients’ well-being and employer’s interest.
• Responding to disasters/crisis in areas of jurisdiction by providing psychological debriefing
• Organizing sensitization workshops and seminars/public lecturers for guidance and counselling.
• Fostering professional relationships and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients during guidance and counselling sessions.
• Promote the students’ welfare in terms of psychological, emotional, social and mental wellbeing.
• Provide career guidance and placement services in collaboration with academic departments.
• Liaise with the Associate Dean of Students and any other relevant office for the well-being of the students and campus.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time by the immediate supervisor. 

Requirements

Candidates who meet the requirments should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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