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 of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church and in partnership with World Gospel Mission. It has a capacity of 300 beds and offers a wide-range of quality and affordable primary and specialized healthcare services. Through partnerships with various organizations, long term and visiting physicians (Facilitated through Samaritan’s Purse), provide Tenwek patients with expertise in hospital care, out-patient treatment (Supported through USAID), and HIV/AIDS care through the PEPFAR program.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Head Chaplain, the Chaplain holder of the position will glorify God by proving spiritual guidance and counselling for staff and patients.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Witnessing to Patients and Relatives – bed to bed
• Sharing in the preaching points in hospital
• Spiritual Counseling 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, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

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