Counselor job at Kabarak University
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Kabarak University
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CONTRACTOR
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Education, Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit
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MONTH
2026-09-01T17:00:00+00:00
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Kabarak University is a private Chartered institution of higher learning that provides holistic Christian-based quality education, training, research and outreach activities for the service of God and humanity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Academic and Career Guidance assist university students in choosing courses, managing academic challenges, and planning career paths
  • Offer Personal and Social Counselling support students with personal issues, stress, anxiety, and social integration within the campus environment
  • Conduct Group Workshops and Seminars organize programs on study skills, time management, mental health awareness, and leadership development.
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation facilitate resolution of conflicts among students, or between students and faculty, promoting a positive campus climate
  • Maintain Confidential Records keep accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions, interventions, and follow-ups
  • Crisis Intervention and Referral provide immediate support during student crises and refer complex cases to appropriate specialized professional services

Qualifications and skills

  • Master's degree in Counselling Psychology (or a related field) required
  • Ability to build trust, show empathy, and provide guidance to students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
  • Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in student counselling, guidance, or a related educational support role
  • Membership with a recognized professional counselling body (e.g., the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association – KCPA) required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
  • Provide Academic and Career Guidance assist university students in choosing courses, managing academic challenges, and planning career paths
  • Offer Personal and Social Counselling support students with personal issues, stress, anxiety, and social integration within the campus environment
  • Conduct Group Workshops and Seminars organize programs on study skills, time management, mental health awareness, and leadership development.
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation facilitate resolution of conflicts among students, or between students and faculty, promoting a positive campus climate
  • Maintain Confidential Records keep accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions, interventions, and follow-ups
  • Crisis Intervention and Referral provide immediate support during student crises and refer complex cases to appropriate specialized professional services
  • Ability to build trust, show empathy, and provide guidance to students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
  • Master's degree in Counselling Psychology (or a related field) required
  • Membership with a recognized professional counselling body (e.g., the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association – KCPA) required
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Counselor

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Kabarak University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 1 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Kabarak University is a private Chartered institution of higher learning that provides holistic Christian-based quality education, training, research and outreach activities for the service of God and humanity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Academic and Career Guidance assist university students in choosing courses, managing academic challenges, and planning career paths
  • Offer Personal and Social Counselling support students with personal issues, stress, anxiety, and social integration within the campus environment
  • Conduct Group Workshops and Seminars organize programs on study skills, time management, mental health awareness, and leadership development.
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation facilitate resolution of conflicts among students, or between students and faculty, promoting a positive campus climate
  • Maintain Confidential Records keep accurate and confidential records of counselling sessions, interventions, and follow-ups
  • Crisis Intervention and Referral provide immediate support during student crises and refer complex cases to appropriate specialized professional services

Qualifications and skills

  • Master's degree in Counselling Psychology (or a related field) required
  • Ability to build trust, show empathy, and provide guidance to students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
  • Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in student counselling, guidance, or a related educational support role
  • Membership with a recognized professional counselling body (e.g., the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association – KCPA) required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, September 1 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 20-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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