Student Counselor at Aga Khan University

The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international University, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research relevant to the countries, and operates 7 hospitals and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has close to 4,000 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access.

An excellent opportunity exists for you to join The Aga Khan University Tanzania in the position of Student Counselor to provide effective counselling services to graduate, undergraduate, and post-medical trainees and develop programs and resources for psychological well-being. This is a full time position and will be based in Dar es Salaam.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement counselling strategies for students at the university.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions to advise and assist students in academic development.
• Crisis Intervention - Respond promptly to mental health emergencies, including suicidal ideation, trauma, or acute psychological distress
• Promote Mental Health Awareness - Organize workshops, awareness days, and campaigns to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness across campus.
• Refer cases for specialized services.
• Assist in compiling a record of useful information on guidance/counselling, and coordinate with other relevant offices to make it available to students.
• In consultation with the office of student experience, participate in organizing educational seminars and workshops for students in the field of guidance and counselling.
• Generate monthly activity reports
• Keep appropriate data and update stakeholders for the purposes of planning and evaluating student health care needs and services.
• Perform any other task as may be assigned by the line manager

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• 3 plus years of continuous experience in counselling
• A degree in counselling from a recognized Institution with valid registration
• Prior experience working with the youth in a higher education Institution is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge in research
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) will be an added advantage.
• Organized and can work under time constraints.
• Flexible in an environment of multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Have good interpersonal relations
• Have skills in handling students’ problems and welfare.
• Work successfully and independently in a team environment.
• Must have a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability.
• Demonstrate respect and concern for students and other staff members.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements of this position, please send your application package which should include an application letter, an updated CV to [email protected] not later than, December 01, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For further information, please visit http://www.aku.edu.