Job Title: Â Counseling Psychologist Â
Organisation: Gulu University
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Counseling Psychologist
About Organisation:
Gulu University is a Public University established by Statutory Instrument No. 31 of 2003. The University was set to serve as a launch pad for equitable development in Uganda; provide knowledge and skills; and stimulate innovations in education, technology, economic advancement and social development. The University is in Gulu City with study centres in Kitgum and Kotido Districts, Hoima City; and a Constituent College Project in Moroto District.
Job Summary: Â Â To provide counseling and guidance services to Students the University community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assesses clients and identifies their problems/challenges
- Schedules and evaluates client response to treatment through follow-up
- Keeps a detailed account of client history/information in a confidential manner
- Trains Peer Counsellors.
- Implements individual treatment plans.
- Develops HIV/AIDS IE Materials, Charts and brochures for distribution
- Sensitizes clients on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support
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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or Counselling and Guidance from a reputable Academic Institution.
- Must be registered with Uganda Counseling Association.
Essential Skills/Competencies:
- Good organizational skills.
- Should have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong listening, observation, and communication skills.
- Empathetic and sensitive when working with clients.
- Work Experience: At least three (03) years of work experience in counseling.
- Age Limit: The applicant must be thirty-five (35) years or below at the time of application.
How to Apply:
Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit six (6) hard copies of the application consisting of the following:
- Letter expressing interest in the job;
- Recent passport size photographs attached to each copy of the application;
- A detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates;
- Copies of relevant appointment letter(s) (where applicable);
- Copies of National Identity Card and any other relevant identification document;
- Reference letters from three (3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover, either in hard copy or using the email address us
gu.ac.ug - Sealed applications with the position applied for indicated on the top right corner of the envelope and reference letters should reach the address below not later than 5:00pm on Friday 20th December 2024.
The University Secretary
Gulu University
P.O. Box 166, Gulu City
Please Note
- Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
- Applicants who do not have National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards are inconsistent with the names and dates of birth on the other required documents will not be shortlisted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 20th December 2024 by 5:00pm
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