Students’ Counselor

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is a Public Tertiary Institution established under the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Cap. 262, and academically affiliated to Makerere University. The School seeks to attract and retain highly qualified and committed professionals who will thrive in a collegial, diverse, and supportive environment that upholds integrity, accountability, and service excellence.

Reports to: Dean of Students  |  Salary Scale: PU 7 (Non-Science).

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The Students’ Counselor shall be responsible for offering students ethical, professional counseling that supports their mental well-being, academic resilience, and personal growth at Makerere University Business School.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide individual and group sessions for academic stress, mental health, relationships, career decisions, and life transitions, grounded in Ugandan counseling ethics and trauma-informed practice.
2. Conduct psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations, and coordinate timely referrals to specialized services (e.g., psychiatric care, NGOs) when needed.
3. Co-create orientation, mentorship, and wellness initiatives, including workshops on stress, resilience, sexual health, and substance use that are culturally relevant and skill-building.
4. Collaborate with academic staff, Health Services, the Disability Resource & Learning Centre, and external providers to ensure coordinated care, sharing information only with consent.
5. Maintain confidential case notes in approved systems in compliance with Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.
6. Gather anonymized insights on student welfare trends to inform programming, policy, and resource decisions.
7. Advocate for counseling approaches that honor diversity, reduce stigma, and reflect MUBS’s commitment to ethical graduate formation.
8. Engage in clinical supervision, continuing learning, and reflective practice.
9. Participate in on-call rosters, emergency response, and campus wellbeing efforts.
10. Perform any other related duties assigned by the Dean of Students from time to time.

Person Specification (Mandatory Requirements)

• A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Guidance & Counseling, Social Work, Education (Counseling Option), or a relevant related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of post-qualification experience in student counseling, youth psychosocial support, or clinical/community counseling.
• Demonstrated understanding of Ugandan counseling ethics, confidentiality standards, data protection principles, and university student welfare policies.
• Must be a citizen of Uganda below the age of 50 years at the time of application.
• Added advantage: A Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Guidance & Counseling; experience in a University setting.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications as one signed hard copy (in duplicate where required) or as one consolidated PDF (soft copy) comprising:

• A formal application letter addressed to the Chief, Human Resource.
• A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
• A copy of the applicant’s National Identification Card, birth certificate, or passport bio-data page.
• Names and contact details of three referees (one academic, one professional, and one character). Confidential references may be requested at the shortlisting stage.

Sealed applications, clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Application for the Position of [insert title of post as advertised]” and bearing the title of the post in the top right-hand corner of the envelope, must be forwarded to:

The Chief, Human Resource
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Plot 21A, Old Portbell Road
P.O. Box 1337, Kampala – Uganda

Electronic applications should be submitted as one PDF document (maximum 10MB) to hrd@mubs.ac.ug with the subject line: Application for the Position of …

Deadline for submission: 15th July 2026 by 5:00 p.m. East African Time (EAT).

For more information: Website www.mubs.ac.ug | Email hrd@mubs.ac.ug | Tel: +256 414 338 131

MUBS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and actively encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Only successful candidates will be contacted.