Daystar University Nuru Counselling Centre Senior Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position. Applicants to this position must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.Senior Administrative Assistant – Nuru Counselling Centre
At least Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences- Psychology & Counselling;At least 2 years’ experience in a busy office;Hands on skills in MS Office packages;Proficient reporting and writing skills;Demonstrable planning capabilities;Display of marketing skills;A high sense of integrity, innovativeness, diplomacy and ethical standards, including confidentiality;Ability to work long hours, including evening;Ability to keep confidential records;Capacity to guide and advice visitors appropriately;Ability to vet clients and assign them to appropriate counsellors;A flexible friendly disposition.Must be a committed Christian with good references to professional competencies and Christian life.

Providing administrative support to the Psychology ProgrammeFacilitation of the practicals for the PhD in Clinical Psychology StudentsReceive clients and telephone calls and respond to them or direct them appropriately;Do initial intake with clients and assign them to qualified approved counsellors;Billing of clients according to Daystar policy; Collect payments from clients and remitting the money to finance office.Maintaining confidentiality of all clientele records;Avail written reports of the functioning of Nuru Counselling Centre to the Dean, School of Human and Social Sciences (DSHSS) on monthly basis;Report to the Dean (SHSS) or HOD (Psychology), or any other available counsellor, cases of clients requiring crisis intervention immediately;Marketing Nuru Counselling CentreFacilitate liaison between the office and internal or external publics;Responsible for the daily organization of the office;Maintain the office’s diary.Any other duties as assign.
Those interested in these challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications, testimonials and detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before: 3rd October 2014All applications should be sent by E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke. Hard copies will not be considered.Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.