Welcome to our website faizaforum.com, we’re excited to share a promising opportunity through Tanzania Job Vacancies the position of Student Counsellor at Aga Khan University. This role is ideal for compassionate and qualified professionals who are passionate about supporting student well-being and academic success through counseling and guidance services. Apply and become part of a dedicated team focused on student development at one of the region’s leading institutions.
Aga Khan University (AKU) in Tanzania is a private institution located in Dar es Salaam. Established as part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in nursing, midwifery, medicine, and education. The university is committed to providing quality education through a needs-blind admissions policy, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to education.
It operates in collaboration with the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, which serves as a teaching hospital for medical students and a hub for healthcare services in the region. AKU’s programs are designed to address the healthcare and educational needs of Tanzania, producing skilled professionals who contribute to the country’s development. Aga Khan University (AKU) for right now seeks Student Counsellor who will help students in different situations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help students to develop through skill-building and psychoeducation.
- Maintaining client confidentiality.
- Coordinate university departments and students for more support.
- Provide effective counseling/therapy to individual and group
- Reach therapeutic goals for undergraduate, graduate, and PGME students.
- Deliver accurate case formulation and diagnosis when applicable.
- Maintain campus mental health awareness and well-being initiatives.
- Iniate, develop and execute proactive programs targeting resilience and coping strategies.
- Provide timely crisis support following established protocols.
- Create relevant self-help content to promote psychological well-being
- Identify and assess systemic or environmental stressors impacting student well-being.
- Maintain ethical standards in record-keeping and client privacy.
Job Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Advanced degree in Psychology and any other related fields, preferably with a Clinical/Counselling specialization.
- Minimum 3 years of counselling/psychotherapy training
- 2 years of practical experience with adolescents and adults in clinical/educational settings, including psychoeducational work.
- Expertise in counselling/psychotherapy theories, techniques, and conducting/reporting on psychological assessments.
- Fluent in spoken English (including public speaking) and excellent written English for content development.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and ready for a great challenge, mail a covering letter, your curriculum vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates to hr.tanzania@aku.edu and apply before 22nd June 2025.
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