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Job Title:   Counsellor 

Organization:  Makerere
University, Kampala (MUK)

Duty Station:   Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Head
of Department

About US:

Makerere University,
Kampala is Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher
learning, first established as a technical school in 1922. It became
an independent national university in 1970. Today, Makerere University is
composed of nine colleges and one school offering programmes for about 36,000
undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·       
Participate
in developing and implementing counseling strategies to staff and students in
the University.

·       
Conduct
individual and group counseling sessions to advise and assist students for
academic development.

·       
Assist
to compile a record of useful information or Guidance and Counseling and make
it available to the clients.

·       
Provide
long-term individual support and further social relations between students

·       
Participate
in organizing educational seminars for staff and students in the field of
Guidance and Counseling.

·       
Supervise
and train practicum students.

·       
Consult
with Colleges, staff and the general student population on the counseling
needs.

·       
Participate
in the general set up and implementation of the counseling and guidance Centre
activities.

·       
Perform
any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The Counsellor
must hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance or Counseling
Psychology.

·       
A
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Institution.

·       
Analytical
thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

·       
Motivational
leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.

·       
Detail-oriented
with excellent time-management skills.

·       
Confident
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

·       
Perceptive
intuition and decision-making skills.

·       
Remarkable
professionalism and solid work ethic.

·       
Intermediate
IT skills.

·       
Age
Limit: Below 50 years

How to Apply:

All candidates are
encouraged to send their applications using this link, Click
Here and upload their full details of your biodata, education,
qualifications, work experience, and all the other required information,
including your Curriculum Vitae, Certificates, Transcripts, and at least three
reference letters addressed to;

The Director

Human Resources

P.O. Box 7062
Kampala.

Deadline: 18th May 2020 by 17.00 Hours EAT.

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