Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God. The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one...

Responsibilities or duties

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.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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.

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.

Experience needed

Work Experience

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

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Note:

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with Tenwek Hospital. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of Tenwek Hospital and the Africa Gospel Church. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document. It should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Chaplaincy or related field from a recognized institution.
• Trained in accredited schools with Theology/Chaplaincy/Biblical studies/religious education.
• Specialization in philosophy, Divinity, clinical pastoral counselling, and Chaplaincy.