Assistant Student Counsellor at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

KeMU/ADM/DoS/2/2/2023

Job Description 
The Assistant Students Counsellor will be expected to:-

• Provide counseling services at the University.
• Coordinate activities of Peer Counselors in the University
• Organize student’s orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services at the University.
• Keep an accurate record of counseling sessions with the students.
• Prepare and develop comprehensive counseling plan
• Liaise with academic advisors in identifying the students who need counseling and making the necessary arrangements to help them.
• Prepare and keep accurate records of counseling services at the University.
• Recommend to the University Management those students who may need further assistance.
• Recommending students for work-study programme.
• Supervise staff under them.
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution.
• Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a University or public service office for at least four (4) years.
• Trainer of Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Registration with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA).
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information.