Student Counsellor

at Kirinyaga University
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted July 26, 2021
Category Education / Teaching
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

KyU is located approximately 115 Km North East of Nairobi on Sagana – Embu – Highway. It is the successor to Kirinyaga Technical Institute which was conceived by the people of Kirinyaga way back in 1971 when the former head of state His Excellency the President, Hon. Daniel Arap Moi C.G.H., M.P. (then Vice-president) launched the Harambee Fund Raising Drive at the request of Kirinyaga people. Kirinyaga County Council set aside 200 acres of land for the institute at Kutus and 50 more acres were also acquired at Kangaita area on the slopes of Mt. Kenya. The Institute opened doors to the first students on 2nd March 1977 when 72 students were enrolled, 48 of these students were admitted in the building and construction department while the remaining 24 were enrolled in the clothing and textile technology department. New training programmes were introduced in plumbing and Electrical installation in the early and mid-eighties respectively. Kirinyaga University College the predecessor to KyU was established as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology (JKUAT) through a Legal Order No. 108 of August 2011. KyUC admitted its first student in September 2012 in two Bachelors’ degree programmes and grew tremendously in student and staff population with commensurate facilities to host 13 degree programmes.

Grade10

KyU/NT/069/07/2021

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide individual and group counselling services at the University.
  2. Coordinate activities of the Peer Counselors’ in the University.
  3. Organize student orientation exercises to familiarize them with various services at the University.
  4. Participate in organizing sensitization and motivational fora for students in relevant psycho-educative topics as need arises in consultation with Senior Counsellor.
  5. Refer students who require further assistance for management by relevant specialists
  6. Keep accurate records of counselling sessions with the students.
  7. Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor

Requirements:

  1. Bachelors’ degree in Counselling Psychology, Psychology (Counselling), Education Psychology (Guidance and Counselling) or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. A Masters’ degree in relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
  2. Membership of a counselling professional body recognized by Counsellors and Psychologists Board.
  3. Valid practicing license issued by Counsellors’ and Psychologists’ Board.
  4. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
  5. At least three (3) years’ work experience as a professional counsellor in an education institution.

Terms and conditions of service

  1. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
  2. Employment will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms except for Tutorial Fellows.
  3. Those with degrees from foreign universities should attach certificates of equation and recognition of qualifications from Kenya National Qualifications Authority.
  4. Applicants must meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution, 2010

Applying Instructions

Submit five (5) copies of Application and CV with details of the educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address. Enclose certified copies of certificates and testimonials giving names and addresses of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and areas of specialization, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and a copy of most recent letter of appointment.

THE VICE CHANCELLOR
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P. O. BOX 143-10300
KERUGOYA

Closing Date : 9 Aug. 2021

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