PCEA KIKUYU HOSPITAL

About Us

PCEA Kikuyu Hospital, a leading faith-based healthcare institution, is seeking a highly competent and motivated individual to fill the position of Assistant Chaplain. The hospital is dedicated to providing quality, affordable healthcare and training services driven by Christian values and has four units, namely, General, Eye, Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation, and Dental. In addition, the hospital has a School of Nursing and a satellite clinic that is located at Matasia in Ngong. We are committed to holistic care of body, mind, and spirit in fulfilling our mission.

PositionTitle: Assistant Chaplain

Location: PCEAKikuyu Hospital

Reports to: Chaplain

EmploymentType: Full-time

Job Purpose

The role provides holistic spiritual nourishment, pastoral care, and emotional support to patients, their relatives, caregivers, and hospital staff. It ensures compassionate guidance through prayer, counselling, worship, and consolation, particularly in times of illness, grief, trauma, or crisis, and supports volunteer chaplaincy teams through training, coordination, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Spiritual Care, Pastoral Support, and Program Coordination

· Offer spiritual nourishment, prayer, and pastoral care to patients, staff, relatives, caregivers, and visitors in outpatient and inpatient settings.

· Provide comfort and consolation during grief, bereavement, trauma, and crisis, including support at the hospital, farewell home, and through home visits.

· Deliver pastoral counselling and mentoring to individuals and groups.

· Facilitate discipleship, Bible study, and faith-based programmes, including dialogue on ethics, values, substance abuse, and life challenges.

· Plan, coordinate, and lead prayers, worship services, and chapel activities across the hospital.

2. Quality, Compliance, Administration, and Capacity Building

· Ensure all chaplaincy services adhere to ethical, professional, and hospital standards in spiritual care and counselling.

· Carry out chaplaincy administration, including documentation, planning, and reporting to management.

· Oversee, mentor, and assign duties to volunteers, chaplaincy interns, CPE students, and community pastoralworkers.

3. Community Outreach and Development

· Collaborate with local faith leaders, religious organizations, and community groups to promote holistic wellness.

· Facilitate support groups and community programs for bereavement care, addiction recovery, and spiritual resilience.

· Represent the hospital in external chaplaincy, interfaith, and community outreach assignments.

4. Spiritual Leadership and Institutional Culture

· Provide visionary spiritual leadership that upholds and models the hospital's Christian values.

· Promote spiritual well-being among staff, patients, and the community.

Qualifications & Experience

· A minimum of a bachelor's degree in theology, with training in chaplaincy or clinical pastoral education (CPE), from a recognized institution.

· A certificate in counselling is an added advantage.

· At least two (2) years' experience in pastoral care.

Technical and Behavioral Skills

· Strong preaching, teaching, and counseling skills, with the ability to provide effective pastoral care and spiritual leadership.

· Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

· High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical practice in handling sensitive matters.

· Capacity to uphold inclusivity and respect for others in an ecumenical spirit.

· Spiritual maturity, initiative, and sound judgment, demonstrating Christian values in personal and professional conduct.

· Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause in healthcare
• Work in a supportive, mission-driven environment

How to Apply:

For more details and how to apply, please visit the hospital website.

Website: www.pceakikuyuhospital.org

The application deadline will be on 6th November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PCEA Kikuyu Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for our employees, clients, the community, and other stakeholders.