Part Time School Chaplain (Eldoret Girls) at Nova Pioneer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Working closely with the Dean of Students, the Dean of Residential Life and the School Counselor to plan for and deliver student resilience and wellbeing services.
• To be the Chairperson of the Chaplain’s Committee, which comprises parents, representation from the school’s Management and the Chaplaincy, for purposes of planning the religious services for each school term.
• In consultation with the office of The Principal, prepare a schedule for Sunday services, prayer meetings, bible study sessions during the school terms, which has the Theme for the term and the list of speakers invited to preach. Over and above this, the Chaplaincy supports the Patron of the Christian Union for activities both in school and out of school. 
• To work in conjunction with the patrons of the Christian Union, YCS and the Adventist Congregation to organize programmes for the spiritual well-being and growth of the pupils, in accordance with their faith affiliation. The Muslim community already has oversight through a different member of staff.
• To offer spiritual guidance to the school community and organize religious interventions when necessary
• To offer support to the school community during bereavement.
• To organize one-on-one or group sessions with students, parents, staff and other members of the school community as requested and required by the school community.
• To deliver peer leadership programs. This will encompass leadership roles within the Christian Union, The YCS and other similar programmes. The Chaplain may also offer other suggestions of peer leadership opportunities for consideration.
• To contribute to school newsletters and other publications that share information with our stakeholders.
• To attend PTA/ Parents’ Associations meetings to provide details of the program and the services that are available.
• To undertake, as and when required, other responsibilities as directed by the school leadership team.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• A Diploma/ Degree in Theology and or Pastoral Studies
• A minimum of 3 years experience working as a chaplain in a school setting or a pastor in a youth ministry with a  particular focus on urban youth
• Deep understanding of emerging youth trends and how they affect the spirituality if youth
• Experience in using technology and G- Suite platforms such as Google Docs/ Sheets
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are hands-on and with a reputation of shaping the character of the students
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You are a good communicator with strong listening skills