Job ID 2026-4823

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Amiri Decision No. 13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic, applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST offers more than 80 bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as diplomas and certificates. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, as well as specialized training centers catering to individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

With more than 777 staff and over 9,500 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies. Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

The successful candidate has to:

1. Provide a high standard of individual counselling, using a range of psychological interventions determined in collaboration with the student to support their academic success, personal growth and development.
2. Establish and maintain rapport with students to ensure therapeutic support is effective and counselling is offered in a timely manner within a safe confidential space.
3. Maintain confidential case records in accordance with professional standards and in keeping with UDST guidelines.
4. Participate in regular clinical supervision and case consultation to support professional practice reflect on presenting concerns and identify emerging trends in student needs.
5. Contribute to student success through collaborative initiatives and activities that support student engagement, personal development and academic success.
6. Promote positive mental health and well-being through workshops, awareness campaigns and campus-wide initiative.
7. Promote self-advocacy and provide advocacy support where appropriate, on a case-by-case basis.
8. Provide advice to faculty, employees, deans and executive regarding concerns related to student success and well-being.
9. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
10. Recommend service improvements and contribute to new procedures to improve the provision for students.
11. Adhere to the professional code of ethics in all areas of practice.
12. Maintain knowledge and expertise of emerging and current issues in counselling theory and practice through ongoing professional development to ensure students receive an excellent service.
13. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a psychology or a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of Student Counselling experience.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English language is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic language is preferred.

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