Mission Statement:
"Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God."
The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one...
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The role-holder provides spiritual guidance and counselling to patients, staff, and families through various activities, interventions and extended care through home visits and hospice ministry in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulation
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and Bible-based counselling to patients, staff, nursing students, caretakers, and families.
Conduct bedside ministry (evangelism) to reach patients individually with messages of hope and faith.
Offer Bible study groups and chapel services to educate and inspire patients, families, and staff with Christian principles
Provide crisis intervention by assisting families with difficult situations, administering baptisms, bereavement services, and end-of-life support.
Deliver pastoral counselling through discussions, debriefing, and biblical advice to help individuals make informed decisions and find positive solutions.
Extend care beyond the hospital walls by visiting patients and families in their homes through hospice care ministry, offering holistic support to all involved.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using the Hospedia app for statistical analysis.
Respond to night time requests for spiritual support, reinforcing existing chaplaincy services.
Participate in rounds with doctors to understand patients' conditions and provide spiritual support
Conduct bed-to-bed visits within each ward to assess patient needs and offer spiritual care.
Distribute Christian literature, including Bibles and tracts, to new converts and encourage on-going spiritual growth for both patients and caretakers
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time
Requirements:
Academic Qualification
Bachelor’s degree Theology/ Chaplaincy or related field from a recognized institution
Trained in accredited schools with Theology/Chaplaincy/ Biblical studies/religious education
Have a minimum experience of 3 years in a chaplaincy, pastoral or related position.
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