Background:
The Fiji National
University Counsellors will provide counseling service to FNU Students, Staffs
and Faculty on various issues related to emotional and cultural adjustment,
crisis management, stress, interpersonal conflict and personal development. The
Counsellor will be responsible for promoting the personal development of
students and proactive in dealing with personal issues that may impact their
studies. The Counsellor will provide various support services for students by
helping them adjust better to the demands of University life and successfully
accomplish their academic goals.
The Counsellor will
provide an empathetic and safe environment for students to discuss
confidentially issues related to their personal development, anxiety and
stress, time management and grief. The Counsellor will also offer referral
services for students to other institutions dealing with related issues. The
Counsellor will also provide support to special needs students adjust to
University life and alert the University to the importance of addressing the
needs of such students.
The Counsellor will
be required to maintain complete records of counseling provided, provide
monthly reports to the Registrar, attend training & meetings and provide
training and consultation to staff and students. The Counsellor would be
required to participate in the relevant academic committee for semester review
of students at risk and perform other related tasks that are a part of the
student services academic support.
This position will
require the incumbent to travel to other campuses (Namaka, Naceva and BA) as and
when needed.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Behavioural
Science/ Counselling.
- 4
years’ work experience in Psychology/Behavioural Science or Counselling.
Desirable:
- Work
experience in a tertiary institution setting.
Salary: FJD37,096 plus 10% superannuation
To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:
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Name: Ms. Nainasa Tamanikaiyaroi |
Email: nainasa.t@fnu.ac.fj |
Application Details
All applications are to include:
• A letter
of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person
Specification more specifically the Essential and
Desirable criteria. This application letter will form
the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide
the application letter will result in
your application not being considered.
• A detailed CV with three referees full
contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses).
Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line
manager, former postgraduate supervisor).
• Copies of academic transcripts
and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements
of the advertised position.
All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online
job applications system which can be accessed at this address:
https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .
Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be
accepted.
Should
you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in
submitting the application online, please email the following:
1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries
regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you
have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has
not been successful.
FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.