Guidance & Counselling Officer

About the role

Koforidua Technical University is seeking a qualified Guidance & Counselling Officer to join its Dean of Students team. The role involves delivering professional counselling services and developing programmes that support the academic and personal wellbeing of students and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to students and staff to reduce academic and social stress.
• Organise and facilitate training workshops, seminars and life‑planning sessions.
• Design and implement programmes that address life challenges faced by students in the academic environment.
• Train peer educators and peer mediators within the institution.
• Refer clients requiring specialised attention to appropriate experts or authorities.
• Develop structured lessons to help students achieve competencies in learning and research.

Required profile

• Research Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 8 years of post‑qualification experience in guidance and counselling, or a minimum of 6 years as an Assistant Guidance & Counselling Officer in a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated sound judgement, initiative, resourcefulness and professionalism.
• Membership of a recognised professional body is an added advantage.

Required skills