Midlands State University
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION
POST A: DEPUTY CHAPLAIN (1 POST) – GWERU CAMPUS
- First Degree in Theology/Religious Studies/Education, Counselling Studies and/or Psychology.
- A Masters’ Degree in the above studies is an added advantage.
- Must be an Ordained Minister with Pastoral professional training.
- Must have worked as a Chaplain in High School and/or Institution of Higher Learning for at least two (2) years.
- Letters of recommendations and release from the Head of Denomination are required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ministering to the spiritual needs of the University Community (students, staff and families).
- Providing individual and/or group emotional and spiritual counselling to staff, students and families especially in times of celebration, bereavement and other life crises.
- Acting as Public Relations Officer on behalf of the Senior Ecumenical Chaplain on issues of religious affairs to the local churches, denominations and other faith-based organisations and several university stake holders.
- Counselling of students, staff and families facing life challenges some of which end up affecting the students’ studies.
- Conducting funeral and memorial services for staff and students.
- Visiting ill members of the University Community in hospitals and homes.
- Liaising with the Pastors in local churches, Ministers Fraternal and any other relevant religious organisations and offices within and outside our campuses on matters relating to students, staff and sometimes families’ spiritual welfare.
- Liaising with the Senior Ecumenical Chaplain in sourcing and maintaining a fund to assist students with financial challenges, including the Student Employment Program.
- Co-ordinating Church Services for both staff and students on University Campuses
- Co-ordinating Campus Christian Association Evangelistic Crusade or outreach, Community Engagement Services/Compassionate Work
- Conducting training on leadership and behaviour/change towards the creation of a better MSU student culture.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
[email protected]
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format.
The closing date for this advert is 22 May 2025
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advert. If not contacted, your application will be deemed not successful.