Deputy Chief Counselor

Job specification

For appointment to this position, one must have:-

• Master’s Degree in Counselling or a Master’s Degree in any of the Social Science with a PostGraduate Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution;
  
• Relevant experience of at least three (3) years;
  
• Diploma in Counsellor Supervision Course;
  
• Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks;
  
• Trainer of Facilitation Course in Psychological Counselling lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
  
• Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week;
  
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
  
• Registered with the Kenya Counselling Association (KCA);
  
• Demonstrated merit and ability in management of counselling services;
  
• Proven professional competence in developing counselling strategic and operational plans.
  

Job Description

• Reporting to the Head of Department, duties and responsibilities will include: -
  
• Developing, reviewing and coordinating counselling policies;
  
• Supervising and preparing quarterly budget for counselling report;
  
• Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating counselling projects and programs;
  
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  

Application Guidelines for the advertised vacancies

Applicants are advised to adhere to the following guidelines when submitting their applications:

• Applicants must attach five (5) applications for employment, copies of all supporting documents including academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and where applicable evidence of publications, awards, professional memberships, grants, conference papers, workshops/trainings, supervision, linkages and community service, leadership and management roles; and any other relevant credentials.
  
• Applicants are required to give names, addresses and contacts of three (3) referees.
  
• Clearly indicate the Job Reference Number and the position applied for on the envelope containing the application documents.
  
• Detailed information on the Advertised position including the duties, responsibilities and minimum requirements may be obtained from the University website:
  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present original documents.
  
• Applications for the positions should reach the Vice-Chancellor on the address indicated below