Machakos University is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Assistant Student Counsellor (Grade 9/10 - Ref: MKsU/ASC/01/26). The position is responsible for delivering comprehensive counseling services to university students, helping them manage personal, social, and academic challenges to foster overall student well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Provide counseling services to University Students.
Organize the students' orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services at the University.
Keep an accurate record of counseling sessions with the students.
Coordinate peer counseling activities.
Supervise staff under them.
Requirements and Qualifications
Must have an earned Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology or equivalent, and be registered with a relevant professional body.
OR
Must have an earned Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology or equivalent.
Six (6) years of working experience, three (3) of which must be in student counseling.
Registered with a relevant professional body.
Must be computer literate.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit three (3) hard copies and one (1) soft copy of the following documents:
Application letter
A duly filled and signed Job Application Form (available on the University website)
Academic certificates and testimonials
An updated Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications, work experience, current salary, and publications.
Hard copies should be addressed and sent to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Planning and Finance Machakos University P.O. Box 136–90100 Machakos
Additional instructions:
Update your individual Google Scholar account to include all your publications (where applicable).
Show evidence of membership to professional bodies (where applicable).
Submit one (1) soft copy of the complete application as a single merged PDF document via email to dvcapf@mksu.ac.ke, with a copy to hr@mksu.ac.ke, to be received no later than 19th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Submit three (3) hard copies and one (1) soft copy of:
Application letter
Duly filled and signed Job Application Form (available on the University website)
Academic certificates and testimonials
Updated Curriculum Vitae detailing academic/professional qualifications, work experience, current salary, and publications.
Send hard copies to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Finance
Machakos University
P.O. Box 136–90100
Machakos
Also update your Google Scholar account and professional body evidence where applicable.
Email one soft copy as a single merged PDF document to dvcapf@mksu.ac.ke with a copy to hr@mksu.ac.ke no later than 19th August, 2026.
