Student Counsellor at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

About the Role

Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) is recruiting a Student Counsellor to provide comprehensive guidance and support services to students and employees. This position plays a vital role in promoting personal development and addressing psycho-social needs within the university community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counselling services to students and employees
• Promote personal, social, and career development
• Provide appropriate interventions to assist students and employees with psycho-social related problems
• Identify individuals with social, psychological, or health-related problems and assist in obtaining solutions
• Prepare, develop, review, and monitor comprehensive counselling plans
• Analyze feedback from student satisfaction surveys and take appropriate action
• Maintain accurate records of counselling services
• Recommend to University Management students who may require additional assistance
• Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counselling and a Degree or Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution
• Minimum six (6) years of experience at the grade of Counsellor or comparable position in a University or public service office
• Completion of a counsellor supervision course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Completion of a trainer of facilitation course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Completion of a Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of clients' information