Vacancy title:
Assistant Student Counsellor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Education, Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Kenya Methodist University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 18 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi Campus | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Assistant Student Counsellor (Nairobi Campus) - 2 Posts at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Responsibilities or duties

The Assistant Students Counsellor will be expected to:-

• Provide counseling services at the University.
• Coordinate activities of Peer Counselors in the University
• Organize student’s orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services at the University.
• Keep an accurate record of counseling sessions with the students.
• Prepare and develop comprehensive counseling plan
• Liaise with academic advisors in identifying the students who need counseling and making the necessary arrangements to help them.
• Prepare and keep accurate records of counseling services at the University.
• Recommend to the University Management those students who may need further assistance.
• Recommending students for work-study programme.
• Supervise staff under them.
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week.
• Valid Membership certificate by the Counsellors and Psychologist Board.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Ability to keep confidentiality of clients’ information.

Experience needed

• Served at the grade of Counsellor or a comparable position in a university or public service office for at least four (4) years.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Method of Application

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 ddress: .

Applications should be received on or before Friday, 18th September, 2026 by close of business at 5.00pm.

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