Student Counsellor at Aga Khan University Tanzania

We are seeking a Student Counsellor to provide effective counselling services to graduate, undergraduate, and post-medical trainees and develop programs and resources for psychological well-being.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective individual and group counseling/therapy sessions.
• Achieve therapeutic goals with undergraduate, graduate, and PGME students.
• Provide accurate case formulation and diagnosis when applicable.
• Maintain comprehensive and confidential case records.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards in record-keeping and client privacy.
• Contribute to campus-wide mental health awareness and well-being initiatives.
• Develop and execute proactive programs targeting resilience and coping strategies.
• Design and facilitate workshops/training on emotional regulation, stress management, etc.
• Support student development through skill-building and psychoeducation.
• Create relevant self-help content to promote psychological well-being.
• Research emerging trends and needs for updated support material.
• Provide timely crisis support following established protocols.
• Manage high-risk situations with competence and care.
• Coordinate care through appropriate referrals to internal/external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with university departments for integrated student support.
• Identify systemic or environmental stressors impacting student well-being.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to relevant authorities while maintaining client confidentiality.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Advanced degree in Psychology and any other related fields, preferably with a Clinical/Counselling specialization.
• Minimum 3 years of counselling/psychotherapy training and 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.