Assistant Student Counsellor Job KeMU

Medical Jobs, KeMU Jobs. Responsible for providing counselling services to students, coordinating peer counsellors, organising student orientation, preparing counselling plans, maintaining confidential counselling records, identifying students who need further support, recommending students for work-study programmes, and supervising assigned staff. Requires a Master’s degree in Counselling and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, relevant counselling experience, professional registration, and training in psychological counselling. The position is based in Meruand requires on-site work.

KeMU/ADM/SW/2/9/2026 (1) POST – NAIROBI CAMPUS

Reports to the Student Counsellor.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Students Counsellor will be expected to:-

• Coordinate activities of Peer Counselors in the University
• Provide counseling services at 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

• Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology or any 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 four (4) years.
• 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,

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.