Assistant Student Counsellor at Garissa University College

GaU/HR/EA/13/23

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating individual and group counselling of students and staff.
• Assisting with orientation of new students;
• Reviewing and preparing general information booklet for students;
• Liaising with the Dean of students on matters concerning students counselling and advising;
• Assisting in identifying students with social psychological or health related problems,
• Attending to the disadvantaged groups like physically disabled, mature age students and foreign students in collaboration with relevant service departments;
• Advising students on personal and social matters within the halls of residence
• Development, planning, implementation and evaluation of awareness campaigns on HIV and AIDS, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual, reproductive and mental health.
• Crisis intervention through provision of defusing, debriefing and trauma counselling geared towards restoration of healthy psychological, cognitive and social functioning.
• Maintain a wide range of mental health contacts to facilitate appropriate referrals for learners needing specialized treatment and consultation.
• Prepare comprehensive semester counselling and events reports
• Conduct needs and impact client satisfaction surveys.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT: -
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must possess the following qualifications and competencies: -

• Bachelor’s degree in guidance and Counselling, Counselling Education or Psychology from recognized university.
• At least six (6) years of relevant work experience.
• Should be a registered member of Kenya Association of Professional Counselling with a valid practicing license.
• Proficiency in computer applications and knowledge of ERP.