Chaplain (1 Post)
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- Great Zimbabwe University- GZU
- Expires 19 Aug 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Great Zimbabwe University, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen within the institution:
7.0 STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION
7.1.2 Chaplain (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Representing the Vice Chancellor at funerals of staff and students;
• Coordinating interdenominational groups at the University;
• Pastoral counselling of both students and staff;
• Certifying certificates at the University;
• Promoting hospitable ecumenical sensitivity and awareness on campus;
• Promoting and coordinating religious activities on campus;
• Coordinating the University community to carry out community, charity and social services;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of a first degree in Theology or related field, plus four (4) years post qualification pastoral experience in a parish, educational or other ministerial setting OR a Masters degree in Theology, plus two (2) years pastoral experience in a parish, educational or other ministerial setting. The Chaplain should be especially comfortable relating to young adults. Sensitivity, empathy and sense of humour are important personal qualities. A clean class four (4) driver’s licence is a MUST.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Reporting to the Dean of Students, the incumbent must be a team player, honest, mature, professional, and hardworking. In addition, applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
APPLICATIONS
Applications inclusive of the following: application letter, certified copies of academic certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full details of names, date of birth, experience, contact telephone number(s) and names and addresses of three referees must be emailed to recruitment@gzu.ac.zw as a single PDF file.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Great Zimbabwe University
P O Box 1235
MASVINGO
Or email applications to recruitment@gzu.ac.zw as a single PDF file.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 19 August 2022.
