University Chaplain at Mount Kenya University

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

• Possess an earned PhD. Preferably in Bible & Theology, Divinity or other related area from a recognized University.
• Must have three (3) years senior administrative experience in an Evangelical church or 3 years’ experience at Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
• Must be an ordained Evangelical minister.
• Prior teaching in a University will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, effective Interpersonal and communication skills

 OR

•  Possess a Master’s degree preferably in Bible & Theology, Divinity or other related area from a recognized University.

Must have five (5) years senior administrative experience in an Evangelical church or 3 years’ experience at Grade 11 within MKU or at a similar position in a recognized academic institution
Must be an ordained Evangelical minister.
Prior teaching in a University will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated leadership skills, effective Interpersonal and communication skills

Key responsibilities also include
Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the Chaplaincy Department
• Overall Coordination of the Spiritual Services and Programs in the University.
• Provide leadership to the Spiritual/Religious in the University.
• Teaching courses per semester as prescribed by the University Workload policy.
• Develop, implement and monitor annual operational plans and budgets for the spiritual/religious services and programs
• Promoting the visitation ministry to needy members of the community through involvement of all the members of the university community
• Develop partnerships and liaise with other religious institutions, and other institutions on matters that relate to care and worship ministries on behalf of the University
• Preach and teach in various services and fellowship meetings in the University and assist the Dean of Students and Chaplain in delegated/assigned areas and to conduct religious ceremonies (if ordained).
• Work alongside Student Services to provide (or arrange for) back-up assistance, where possible, to out-of-hours staff working with students in critical situations or situations of crisis/emergency (such as sudden student death).
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor

Requirements

• Interested applicants to apply and attach CV, copies of academic certificates, and any other relevant testimonials