The Aga Khan University
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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 pertinent 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, Uganda in the position of:
STUDENT COUNSELLOR
Job Summary: The Counsellor will provide effective counselling services to graduate, undergraduate and post medical trainees at The Aga Khan University. Develop programs and resources for psychological well-being. Participate in developing and implementing counselling strategies for students at the university
Key Result Areas (KRA)
- Student Mental Health Support, Crisis Management & Intervention
- Documentation & Confidentiality
Mental Health Promotion & Prevention - Program, Workshop Development and Resource development
- Interdepartmental Collaboration & Referrals
- Environmental & Systemic Advocacy
Requirements: Applicants should have:
- Degree in psychology, preferably Degree of Science or Degree of Philosophy in Clinical/Counselling Psychology •
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in counselling/psychotherapy in educational or clinical settings
- Experience working with adolescents and adult populations and conducting psycho educational, psychological assessments, programs, and reporting.
- Sound knowledge of counselling and psychotherapy theories and techniques
- Membership of the Uganda Counselling Association is an added advantage.
- Fluency in spoken English including public speaking and excellent written English skills to develop self-help content and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
To Apply: Please send your application letter, curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic qualifications, and copies of professional certificates to hr.uganda@aku.edu by July 14, 2026 at 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
