University Chaplain – Grade AD 13 Job UOE

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Job Grade: AD 12

Reference UoE/ADM/C/16/08/2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level entails:

• overseeing the totality of the University Chaplaincy and general administration;
• providing pastoral support, guidance, training and religious leadership in the University (Staff and Students);
• administering temporal affairs within the University Community such as funerals and other national functions related to the chaplaincy;
• ensure that all religion get spiritual nourishment as and when necessary; administering sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion;
• budgeting and procurement, providing pastoral visits;
• visiting the indisposed at home and the hospitals;
• participating in community based projects (religious and social) and any other duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor from to time.

Requirements/Qualifications of University Chaplain
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Master’s degree in Divinity or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• At least five (5) years relevant work experience;
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Continuous Management training lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• High integrity and moral standing;
• Ordination certification from the relevant religious institution.
• Continuous professional training in the relevant area.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send the electronic scanned copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one running document) to the following email addresses:

Applications should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor; email vc.applications@uoeld.ac.ke

Applicants are advised to indicate the position applied for and the advertisement number on the cover letter subject;

Application documents should include: – detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of relevant Academic certificates, Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents.

Current, valid documents for Chapter Six (6) of the constitution of Kenya (2010), except for EACC shall be required by the University for ONLY shortlisted candidates.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All the positions are permanent and pensionable positions except the position of Farm Manager. Remuneration will be as per the current University policies and regulations.

Applications must be received on or before midnight of 5th September 2025

No applications submitted after the closing date and time will be considered.

Please Note:

• Any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to the automatic disqualification of the applicant.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

University of Eldoret is an Equal Opportunity Employer.