Karatina University is seeking to recruit two Senior Assistant Student Counsellors. The university aims to be a global centre of excellence, meeting the dynamic needs and development of society. Its mission is to conserve, create, and disseminate knowledge through training, research, innovation, and community outreach. This role is crucial in supporting the well-being and development of students within the university environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Provide career guidance and placement services.
• Mount training programmes for peer counsellors.
• Assist in student orientation.
• Deal with matters related to handicapped staff/students, mature age, and foreign students.
• Provide family life education.
• Organize psych-education seminars and public lectures.
• Participate in the development and review of policies for HIV/AIDS, alcohol and drug abuse.
• Respond to psychological crisis and trauma management.
• Engage parents and University authorities.
• Maintain an updated client’s record and ensure confidentiality.
• Organize and coordinate mentorship programmes.
• Liaise and network with other professionals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge in information communication technology.
• Membership registration with a relevant professional body.

• Provide individual and group counseling services.
• Provide career guidance and placement services.
• Mount training programmes for peer counsellors.
• Assist in student orientation.
• Deal with matters related to handicapped staff/students, mature age, and foreign students.
• Provide family life education.
• Organize psych-education seminars and public lectures.
• Participate in the development and review of policies for HIV/AIDS, alcohol and drug abuse.
• Respond to psychological crisis and trauma management.
• Engage parents and University authorities.
• Maintain an updated client’s record and ensure confidentiality.
• Organize and coordinate mentorship programmes.
• Liaise and network with other professionals.

• Knowledge in information communication technology.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized Institution.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge in information communication technology.
• Membership registration with a relevant professional body.