Student Counsellor
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | July 6, 2026 |
| Category | Administration Education / Teaching Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
About Organisation:
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in 8 countries. It is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. AKU has offers academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for and in countries in East Africa.
Job Summary: The Counsellor will provide effective counselling services to graduate, undergraduate and post medical trainees at The Aga Khan University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop programs and resources for psychological well-being. Participate in developing and implementing counselling strategies for students at the university
- Student Mental Health Support, Crisis Management & Intervention
- Documentation & Confidentiality
- Mental Health Promotion & Prevention
- Program, Workshop Development and Resource development
- Interdepartmental Collaboration & Referrals
- Environmental & Systemic Advocacy
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Applicants should have:
- Degree in psychology, preferably Degree of Science or Degree of Philosophy in Clinical/Counselling Psychology
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in counselling/psychotherapy in educational or clinical settings
- Experience working with adolescents and adult populations and conducting psycho educational, psychological assessments, programs, and reporting.
- Sound knowledge of counselling and psychotherapy theories and techniques
- Membership of the Uganda Counselling Association is an added advantage.
- Fluency in spoken English including public speaking and excellent written English skills to develop self-help content and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Applying Instructions
Please send your cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications, and copies of professional certificates in one document to hr.uganda@aku.edu by July 17, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.