Chaplain job at Tenwek Hospital
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Chaplain
2026-07-02T09:17:25+00:00
Tenwek Hospital
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CONTRACTOR
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Healthcare,Education / Teaching / Training,Social Services & Nonprofit
KES
MONTH
2026-07-15T17:00:00+00:00
8

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 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a chaplaincy, pastoral, or related position.
  • 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.
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Pastoral care
  • Bible-based counselling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Pastoral counselling
  • Hospice care ministry
  • Record keeping
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • 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.
bachelor degree
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JOB-6a462ca512884

Vacancy title:
Chaplain

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare,Education / Teaching / Training,Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Tenwek Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 15 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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 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.

Requirements

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, July 15 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 02-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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