Hospital Chaplain

Job Description

Responsibilities

Evangelism and discipleship to the AIC Githumu Hospital members of staff, patients and all stakeholders including the church members as a family
Bed to bed evangelism and discipleship to patients
Conduct prayers to the inpatient/outpatient/mortuary general services
Counseling and visitation of patients, staff members and AIC Githumu Members
Follow-up of new converts at home and churches
Organizing spiritual development programmes (chapel services, spiritual emphasis weeks, rallies, daily morning devotions, small groups)
Spiritual welfare support (comforting on bereavements, weddings and engagements)
Evangelism and discipleship
Supervision of chaplaincy activities
Sit in management meetings and other sub-committees as directed by the hospital director
Participate in interviews for staff
To provide individual, group pastoral counseling for Staff and to maintain appropriate records.
To ensure each department has enough resources and materials necessary for spiritual growth.
Assess every staff’s spiritual growth on one to one basis and seek to know how AIC Githumu Hospital chaplaincy division may help them grow spiritually.
To provide seminars, workshops and training programs for the staff.
To provide consultation to the Director, peers and other staff members relating to pastoral ministries.
In liaison with the HR Division organize recreation activities that will make members of AIC Githumu Hospital Staff fellowship and interact well with one another.
To conduct specific research and data collection and other projects related to the spiritual wellbeing of patients and other stakeholders.
Liase with local, region and area AIC Church Council on spiritual matters
Represent the hospital director in relevant meetings and conferences.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Evidence of spiritual maturity
Diploma in theology and or biblical or Christian counseling from an accredited institution.
Training in counseling psychology is added advantage
Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position or related experience
Previous experience as a Pastor or Chaplain in a healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of a broad range of biblical and vocational counseling methods.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information.
Ability to provide educational and discipleship programs to staff