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Academic Affairs/University Counselor

JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for offering counseling services to support and guide students.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3 years professional counseling experience preferably in an educational institution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To offer both one-on-one and group
• Develop counselling programs to assist in career and academic development
• Schedule clients consultations
• Maintaining records and writing reports
• Assist students process their problems and to plan goals & actions
• Facilitate drug and alcohol prevention programs
• Organize peer counselling program
• Carry out continuing personal and professional development to keep your knowledge and skills up to date
• Contribute in identifying behavioral and emotional patterns that may affect student’s mental health.
• Prepare summary of the student counselled during the
• Liaise with departmental HODs to improve learning
• Implementation of counselling ethics and Policy, Procedures and guidelines
• Evaluating students’ abilities and interests through assessments, tools
• Identifying issues that affect school performance, such as poor classroom attendance
• Appreciate diverse, cultural and societal differences in dealing with
• Contribute to the strategic development of the counseling initiatives in accordance with policies set out by the University

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Diploma Certificate degree in counseling psychology.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Post-Graduate Diploma in counseling from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Certificate in counseling supervision
• Certificate in training of trainers (Counselors)
• Certificate in Trauma counseling and debriefing
• Member of a relevant professional body in Kenya

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Emotional Intelligence
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent Report writing and record keeping skills
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Guidance and counseling skills.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Team building skills.

Driver

QUALIFICATION:

• Must have a valid smart Public Service Vehicle Drivers’ License
• Minimum Form Four Certificate.
• Certificate of good conduct  
• Certification of driving by a professional body (AA of Kenya etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of safety procedures and processes
• First Aid Skills from a recognized body
• Communication skills and a team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work odd hours and days
• Available to travel anywhere at any time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide transportation services as needed to move persons and goods within and without the University.
• Ensure that motor vehicles are well maintained and that they have all the required documentation and papers, and accessories.
• Drive vehicles to transport materials and other correspondences to and from specified destinations, as designated by the immediate supervisor.
• Drive university bus/van and other official cars to pick or deliver University staff to or from different destinations as required.
• Maintain records of compliance with traffic regulations, such as vehicle logs, vehicle inspection, or records of cargo, in accordance with regulations of the University.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Provide custody to University vehicles and their load while outside of the University.
• Report any motor vehicles mechanical problems and other faults to the immediate supervisor and forward them for repairs and maintenance by the authorized agents/supplier of the University.
• Perform minor repairs on University vehicles, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to the supervisor for the appropriate action within and without the University.
• Ensure safety of passengers/goods in the vehicle and other university goods/property in possession
• Collect and deliver material to required destinations and as per approved procedures.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Electrician

QUALIFICATION:

• KCSE mean grade D+ or its equivalent
• Government Trade Test III
• At least two years working experience
• Must be a person of high morals, integrity, initiative, team player, self-motivated
• Should have good communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake all electrical related issues
• Testing and inspection of electrical appliances
• Electrical faulty diagnosis and repair
• Coordination of public address system during events
• Maintain the equipment’s in electrical department
• Maintain a schedule of routine faulty finding mission
• Have a regular schedule for general electrical repair
• Set up and maintain working procedures
• Report any defect within the area of work to the supervisor
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Method of Application

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

• Academic Affairs/University Counselor
• Driver
• Electrician