Chaplains at Tenwek Hospital

Job summary:  

• The Chaplain will report to the Head Chaplain; the Chaplain will glorify God by proving spiritual guidance and counselling for staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Witnessing to Patients and Relatives – bed to bed
• Sharing in the preaching points in hospital
• Spiritual Counselling 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

• Bachelor’s degree in theology from a recognized institution or another major pertinent  their line of work
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• A Diploma/Degree in Counseling Psychology  will be an added advantage.

Skills and competencies

• 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)