Clinical Psychologist (Counselor)

🏢 Institution: Kepler College
📍 Location: Kigali, Rwanda
🏬 Department: Finance & Administration
👤 Reports To: Students and Wellness Manager
📅 Application Deadline: April 17, 2026

About the Institution

Kepler College is a higher education institution in Rwanda offering affordable, scalable, and competency-based programs focused on employability.

The college emphasizes:

• Learning by doing

• 21st-century transferable skills

• Strong graduate employment outcomes

Vision

To become a leading competency-based higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa with strong employment outcomes.

Mission

To prepare young Africans with global competencies and problem-solving mindsets.

Position Overview

The Clinical Psychologist (Counselor) will provide psychological and emotional support to students and staff, while coordinating student wellness programs and development initiatives.

The role includes:

• Individual and group counseling

• Workshop facilitation

• Crisis intervention

• Student support system development

Key Responsibilities

1. Counseling & Psychological Support

• Provide support for:

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • stress

  • substance misuse

  • relationship challenges

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions

• Perform crisis intervention and suicide risk assessments

• Maintain confidential counseling records

2. Clinical Services

• Conduct psychological assessments for new students

• Develop and implement follow-up care plans

• Manage mental health emergencies

• Develop case management plans and coordinate referrals to psychiatric/external services

3. Programs & Awareness

• Design and deliver:

  • psychoeducational programs

  • mental health awareness initiatives

• Organize and facilitate campus workshops

• Develop and support student advisory groups

4. Collaboration & Support Systems

• Work closely with:

  • Campus Health Services

  • Academic Advisors

  • Student Affairs Office

  • Student Guild

• Support students at academic or personal risk

• Strengthen support systems for:

  • Kepler Kigali campus

  • Kepler Kiziba campus

5. Staff Support & Supervision

• Conduct clinical supervision sessions for teaching staff

• Promote staff wellbeing and mental health awareness

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology

• Valid professional license

• Minimum 5 years of counseling experience

• Experience in:

  • narrative therapy

  • higher education environments

• Strong leadership and coordination skills

• Computer literacy

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational and planning abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects

• Teamwork and collaboration skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment

Values & Attitudes

• High sense of accountability and responsibility

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Creativity and initiative

• Empathy and cultural sensitivity

• Strong professional integrity

Application Process

Required Documents

• Cover letter explaining suitability for the role

• Updated CV/resume

📅 Deadline: April 17, 2026

⚠ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
👩‍💼 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply