Student Counsellor at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

KeMU/ADM/SW/1/9/2026 (1) POST
Reports to the Dean of Students.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Students Counsellor will be expected to:-

• Provide guidance and counselling services to students and employees.
• Promote personal, social and career development.
• .Provide appropriate interventions to assist employees/ students with psycho-social related problems.
• Identify employees/ students with social, psychological or health related problems and assisting in getting solutions.
• Prepare, develop, review and monitor comprehensive counseling plans.
• Analyze and take appropriate action on feedback from students’ customer satisfaction surveys.
• Maintain accurate records of counseling services.
• Recommend to the University Management, those students who may need assistance.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology or any other related field from an accredited institution.
• Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution.
•  Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a university or public service office for at least six (6) years.
• Undertaken counsellor supervision course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week.
• Valid Membership certificate by the Counsellors and Psychologist Board.
• Proficient in Computer Applications.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information