Student Counsellor Job KeMU

Job description

KeMU/ADM/SW/1/9/2026 (1) POST

Reports to the Dean of Students.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send three (3) hard copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card, passport and any other relevant testimonials to the following address:-

Hard copies to be marked and submitted as per the position and reference number to

The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU,
KENYA

An electronic copy of the application should be submitted via the email address: applicationseptember2026@kemu.ac.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be required to bring the following

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Credit Reference Bureau.
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.
• Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.
• All the positions above require individuals who are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.

Requirements

Apply by email: applicationseptember2026@kemu.ac.ke