Chaplain at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• 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 regulations.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• 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 nighttime 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 ongoing spiritual growth for both patients and caretakers.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Job Dimensions

• Analytical Decisions: Reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and execution of responsibilities.
• Operational Decisions: Day-to-day work tasks.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Attributes)

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Chaplaincy or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Certification and Membership

• Trained in accredited schools with Theology/Chaplaincy/Biblical studies/religious education.
• Specialization in philosophy, Divinity, clinical pastoral counselling, and Chaplaincy.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in a chaplaincy, pastoral, or related position.

Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies

• Able to demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and
• influence others, and to be a joy to work with.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Exemplifies integrity and honesty.
• Active listening and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks; good planning and organization skills under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Good computer literacy – proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality at personal and professional level.
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.