JOB DETAILS:
GRADE 12 – REF: JOOUST/ACD/UC/5/22
Job Responsibilities and Roles
The University Chaplain shall be responsible overseeing all religious activities within the Institution for both staff and students. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the University Chaplain shall be responsible for the following:
Coordinate religious linkages both locally and globally through affiliations in order to get speakers and mentorship to students.
Oversee religious activities in order to provide spiritual nourishment by preparing the religious calendar of events that will be implemented by the institution.
Prepare activities to be carried out by religious groups in liaison with religious leaders and pastors to facilitate the meeting of set objectives for a given academic year.
Oversee and asses the activities of peer educators to ensure they stick to the core purpose of the group
Coordinate work study programs by advertising, vetting, allocation and processing of payments to enable needy student meet their financial needs.
Organize for mentorship programs to enable students deal with spiritual, academic and financial needs.
Organize for joint services to enhance spiritual cohesiveness by bringing various different groups together.
Organize outreach programs with various religious groups to help meet the needs of the community around
Provide spiritual guidance and support to students and staff through pastoral counselling to help them deal with issues affecting the spiritual growth.
Ensure activeness of the Institution’s choir by recruiting new members, drawing up the choir’s budget and securing fund for their uniforms.
Perform religious duties such as presiding over baptism, sacraments, weddings and funerals to meet the spiritual needs of the Institution’s community.
Attend relevant trainings in matters relating to chaplaincy to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Conduct orientations to new students to sensitize them on various chaplaincy activities.
Liaise with the wardens to address spiritual issues in the halls of residence
Organize for external speakers that address emerging issues in both the religious and social circles through public lectures.
Carry out counselling services to both the students and staff to assist them in coping up with issues affecting various aspects of their lives.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Holder of an earned PhD degree in Theology or Islamic Studies or related field from a university.
Gazetted or approved to discharge ordinances with at least 5 years’ experience in coordinating religious activities and working with university/college students or youths.
Demonstrate outstanding leadership, coordination and organizational capabilities.
Prior teaching in a university will be an added advantage.
Must be a person of high integrity and unquestionable character.
Must possess good interpersonal, communication skills, effective listening skills and ability to work independently is most desirable.
Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexibility and calm under pressure.
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Vice-Chancellor
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 210 – 40601,
BONDO, Kenya
TEL. 057 – 2501804
Email – vc@jooust.ac.keTerms of Service
Apply via :
vc@jooust.ac.ke
