Duties and responsibilities

• Provide confidential individual and group counselling sessions to students on personal, social, and academic concerns.
• Offer crisis intervention and support for students facing emergencies or acute psychological distress.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential counselling records in line with professional standards.
• Design and implement psycho-educational workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns on mental health, stress management, conflict resolution, substance abuse, and other student-related issues.
• Provide guidance on personal development, adjustment to university life, and coping strategies.
• Work closely with faculty, student affairs, and administrative staff to identify and address student welfare issues.
• Ensure counselling services align with professional ethical standards and the Universitys policies.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of student information while adhering to safeguarding and duty-of-care requirements.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Qualification and experience

• Bachelors degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Guidance & Counselling, or related field from an accredited University.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in counselling in a reputable organisation.
• Additional Professional Certifications will be an added advantage
• Valid practising license from the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association KCPA.
• Knowledge of counselling theories and ethical practice.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information