Job Description

The University seeks to recruit focused, results oriented candidates for the following posts-: Counsellor (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Providing individual and or group counselling to staff and students on a range of educational, personal or any other issues;
Acting as an advisor and or consultant to students on issues related to the emotional aspects of learning and to students’ welfare;
Providing assistance to international students in cultural acclimatization. Providing career and soft skills advice;
Providing assistance to ‘at risk students’ to help them with their study skills or other related areas, including the formation of Intervention Strategies;
Organizing on-campus job seeking activities including one on one with students and group workshops;
Providing free, independent and confidential advice and support to students, on all matters concerning academic and administrative rights;
Representing or advocating for students in meetings or discussions with staff and committees, and guiding students through processes such as appeals, complaints or misconduct findings;
Assisting students with equity and welfare issues that may be affecting their ability to study, and liaise with and refer students to appropriate departments;
Managing and maintaining proper records for all the counselling sessions held for future reference and audit purposes;
Organizing talks, seminars and student development programs on areas relevant to the students;
Delivering talks during orientation periods.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors’ degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology;
Masters’ degree in Counselling or Counselling Psychology would be an added advantage;
Registration and current practising certificate with the Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe is a must;
At least three (3) years’ relevant working experience of working in a University set up/environment;
Computer Skills in Word, Excel, Internet;
Must be a mature person of integrity who can manage confidential information.

How to Apply

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 19 February 2024.