Students’ Counselor

Qualification

1. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Guidance & Counseling, Social Work, Education (Counseling Option), or a relevant related field.

2. Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in student counseling, youth psychosocial support, or clinical/community counseling.

3. Demonstrated understanding of Ugandan counseling ethics, confidentiality standards, data protection principles, and university student welfare policies.

4. Must be a citizen of Uganda below the age of 50 years at the time of application.

i. Provide individual and group sessions for academic stress, mental health, relationships, career decisions, and life transitions; prioritizing rapport, safety, and student-paced

disclosure, grounded in Ugandan counseling ethics and trauma-informed practice.

ii. Conduct thoughtful psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations; develop interventions that respect the time trust takes to build. Coordinate warm, timely referrals to specialized services (e.g., psychiatric care, NGOs) when needed.

iii. Co-create orientation, mentorship, and wellness initiatives like workshops on stress, resilience, sexual health, substance use that are culturally relevant, student-informed, and

skill-building.

iv. Collaborate with academic staff, Health Services, Disability Resource & Learning Centre, and external providers to ensure coordinated care sharing information only with consent and clear purpose.

v. Maintain confidential case notes in approved systems, ensuring accuracy, minimal necessary detail, and compliance with Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.