Kirinyaga University is a chartered government owned and established under the Universities Act No.42 of 2012. At present, the University runs degree programmes across five faculties; Health Sciences, Hospitality and Textile Technology, Pure and Applied Sciences, Business and Education and Engineering and Built Environment. The University, situated about 115 kilometers from Nairobi, is among the vibrant and fastest growing citadels of learning in Kenya.
The University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons with excellent academic credentials to fill the following vacant positions;
STUDENT COUNSELLOR
GRADE 10
Responsibilities
- Provide
individual and group counselling services at the University
- Coordinate
activities of the Peer Counselors’ in the University
- Organize
student orientation exercises to familiarize them with various services at
the University
- Participate
in organizing sensitization and motivational fora for students in relevant
psycho- educative topics as need arises in consultation with Senior
Counsellor.
- Refer
students who require further assistance for management by relevant
specialists
- Keep
accurate records of counselling sessions with the students
- Perform
any other duty that may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelors’
degree in Counselling Psychology, Psychology(Counselling), Education
Psychology (Guidance and Counselling) or any equivalent qualification from
a recognized institution. A Masters’ degree in relevant field from a
recognized institution will be an added
- Membership
of a counselling professional body recognized by Counsellors and
Psychologists
- Valid
practicing license issued by Counsellors’ and Psychologists’
- Certificate
in computer applications from a recognized institution
- At
least three (3) years’ work experience as a professional counsellor in an
education institution
Terms and conditions of service
- Successful
candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration
- Employment
will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms except for Tutorial
- Those
with degrees from foreign universities should attach certificates of
equation and recognition of qualifications from Kenya National
Qualifications
- Applicants
must meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution, 2010
How to Apply
Applicants must submit
five (5) copies of applications giving details of the educational and
professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and
salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address. Enclose
certified copies of certificates and testimonials giving names and addresses of
three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and
areas of specialization, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and a copy
of most recent letter of appointment.
Interested applicants
should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting the reference number
for the job applied for so as to be received on or before 9th August,
2021.
THE VICE CHANCELLOR
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
P. O. BOX 143-10300
KERUGOYA
