# Assistant Student Counsellor Job Machakos University Machakos, Kenya

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Company: Machakos University Machakos, Kenya

Category: Legal

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-07-31

Expires: 2026-09-14

## Job Description

Assistant Student Counsellor – Grade 9/10 – MKsU/ASC/01/26  (1 Position)

Qualifications

- Must have an earned Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Education Psychology or equivalent.

- Registered with relevant professional body.

OR

- Must have an earned Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Education Psychology or equivalent. Six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which in student counseling.

- Registered with relevant professional body.

- Must be Computer literate.

### Key Responsibilities

- Provide counseling services to University Students.

- Organize the students’ orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services at the University.

- Keep an accurate record of counseling sessions with the students.

- Coordinate peer counseling activities.

- Supervise staff under them.

### How to Apply

Applicants must:
Submit three (3) hard copies and one soft copy of the following documents:

- Application letter

- A duly filled and signed Job Application Form (available on the University website)

- Academic certificates and testimonials

- An updated Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications, work experience, current salary, publications.

### These should be addressed and sent to

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Finance
Machakos University
P.O. Box 136–90100
Machakos

Update your individual Google Scholar account to include all your publications (where applicable).

Show evidence of membership to professional bodies (where applicable).

Submit one (1) soft copy of the complete application as a single merged PDF document via email to dvcapf@mksu.ac.ke, with a copy to hr@mksu.ac.ke,

## Requirements

Apply by email: dvcapf@mksu.ac.ke

## Apply

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