Chaplain at Tenwek Hospital

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Head Chaplain, the Chaplain holder of the position will glorify God by proving spiritual guidance and counselling for staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Witnessing to Patients and Relatives – bed to bed
• Sharing in the preaching points in hospital
• Spiritual Counseling for those with spiritual and social problems
• Doing night Calls
• Documenting in the patients’ charts
• Doing rounds with doctors
• Sharing in the bereavement chapel
• Helping in the hospice ministry

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in theology from a recognized institution or another major pertinent to their line of work
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience
• A Diploma/Degree in Counseling Psychology will be an added advantage
• Must demonstrate ability to execute work assigned with minimum supervision
• Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams
• Must demonstrate ability to multitask
• Must demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area
• Must have good communication and presentation skills
• Must have a mature and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for people
• knowledge of bereavement and End of Life Care issues
• Ability to use a computer (Word, Databases and Spreadsheets)