Vacancy title:
Principal Student Counsellor (Grade 12) Re-advertisement

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Social Services & Nonprofit, Human Resources]

Jobs at:
Taita Taveta University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 17 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a PhD degree in Counseling Psychology or relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Three (3) years’ experience as Senior Student Counsellor I or comparable position
• Demonstrable experience in program development, crisis intervention, and psychosocial support.
• Registered with the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA) or Counselors and Psychologists’ Board or any other recognized professional body.
• Must be computer literate
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Exemplary work performance

OR

• Must possess a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology or Guidance and Counseling from a recognized institution.
• Five (5) years’ experience as Senior Student Counsellor I or comparable position
• Demonstrable experience in program development, crisis intervention, and psychosocial support.
• Registered with the Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA) or
• Counselors and Psychologists’ Board or any other recognized professional body.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Must be computer literate
• Exemplary work performance

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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TERMS OF SERVICE

The Terms of Service for the positions shall be on Permanent and Pensionable Terms. However, the Terms of Service for the Position of Project Assistant/Accountant shall be on a one-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The successful candidates will be entitled to applicable allowances as approved by the University Council.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Send one (1) hard copy of the application addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning), accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae (with your telephone number and address), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Applicants should specify the position applied for and quote the reference number on both the envelope and the application letter.

The application, in the prescribed modes, must be received by Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Recommendations from two (2) referees should be sent separately to the address below:

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance & Planning)

Taita Taveta University

P. O. Box 635 – (80300), VOI

Taita Taveta University is an Equal opportunity employer.

Women and Persons with Disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Taita Taveta University does not levy any fees for job applications.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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