Boarding Master Job at Nchiru Children’s Village ( eru)

Boarding Master Job Responsibilities

• Working in a team of teaching and non-teaching staff to promote the children’s physical, personal, social, moral and spiritual welfare.
• Maintaining cleanliness, proper use and repair of the boarding facilities.
• Keeping accurate records of the children
• Executing the children’s duty rota based on the WORK pillar of St. Francis Boys’ Home
• Maintaining good order in the dormitories and dining hall and providing adequate supervision of the children at all times
• Ensuring the smooth operation of effective House routines, both for the pupils and in respect of the staff’s duty rota.
• Taking quick, decisive action in any emergency
• Ensuring the boarders are properly and adequately engaged in an appropriate activity after lessons.
• Keeping a daily log of events to be shared weekly with the Administrator.
• Being the first contact for children’s complaints and grievances in the boarding section, aiming at conflict resolution, reconciliation and behavioral change.

Key Competencies for the Boarding Master Job

• Being firm with children but approachable
• Maintaining good (but not cruel or oppressive) discipline among the boarders
• Being flexible and accommodating, able to work long hours.
• Being a role model to the children and colleagues
• A problem solver
• Good organizational, interpersonal and other teamwork skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use computers and MS Office Applications:
• Experience in guidance and counselling of Orphans and Vulnerable Children will be a great added advantage
• First Aid training and experience

Boarding Master Job Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a boarding institution
• At least 30 years old
• A Certificate of Good Conduct
• Minimum Education requirement: KCSE Certificate
• 5 years driving experience and a valid driving license