University Counsellor at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• PhD in counselling or its equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
• Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling from an accredited institution.
• 3 years’ experience at Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.
• Be registered with and be active members of professional associations in his/her profession where applicable.

OR

• Master’s degree in Counselling.
• Post-graduate Diploma in Counselling from an accredited institution.
• 5 years’ experience in Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution.

Key responsibilities also include

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote the student’s welfare in terms of psychological, emotional, social and mental well-being.
• Provide career guidance and placement services in collaboration with academic departments.
• Organize and coordinate public lecturers for students and staff.
• Organize and implement seminars and workshops for the enhancement of personal growth and development for students and staff.
• Implement guidance and counselling policies within the university.
• Liaise with other counselling organizations to enhance service provision.
• Provide information for planning and budgeting for guidance and counselling programmes.
• Offer extension services in collaboration with the social welfare departments.
• Mediate between the external community and the university in order to foster healthy relationships.
• Liaise with the Dean of Students and any other relevant offices for the well-being of the institution.
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time by the dean of students.