Vacancy title:
Student Counsellors

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

Jobs at:
University of Lusaka

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 16 2026

Duty Station:
Plot 37413, Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media | Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, January 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The University of Lusaka is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following administrative, student support, and academic positions. The University seeks highly motivated, professional, and passionate individuals committed to contributing to excellence in higher education.

STUDENT COUNSELLORS

The Student Counsellor will provide professional counselling and psychosocial support services to promote student mental health, wellbeing, and academic success, and will support the Dean of Students in managing student affairs.

Main Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing an annual calendar of student activities
• Managing student welfare matters and reporting to the Dean of Students
• Providing individual and group counselling services
• Offering career guidance to prospective students
• Enforcing University rules as outlined in the Student Handbook
• Establishing collaborations with institutions managing psychological issues
• Supporting student leadership and maintaining harmony on campus
• Administering first aid to students and staff

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position, one must have the following qualifications:

• Degree in Psychology or a related field
• Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine will be an added advantage
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position within an academic institution will be an added advantage

Key Skills and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle conflict
• High levels of confidentiality
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Minimum Qualifications (Academic Positions)

To be considered for the above-mentioned academic positions, candidates must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• A PhD will be an added advantage
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching/Lecturing Methodology
• At least five (5) years’ industrial and teaching experience

GENERAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES (ALL POSITIONS)

• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Good computer skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit an application letter, copies of educational and professional certificates, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable references.

All documents must be submitted as one (1) PDF document and should clearly indicate the position applied for.

Closing Date: 16th January, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University of Lusaka is an equal-opportunity employer.

The Registrar, University of Lusaka, Plot 37413, Off Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media P O Box 36711, Lusaka Zambia

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