POST E: CHAPLAINCY DEPARTMENT POST: DEPUTY CHAPLAIN X 1 POST (HARARE CAMPUS)
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. -He/she shall also carry out any other duties which the Vice Chancellor shall assign through the Senior Ecumenical Chaplain.
Qualifications and Experience
-First Degree in Theology/Religious Studies/Education OR Counselling Studies. -A Masters’ Degree in the above studies is an added advantage. -A Pastoral Professional training from a reputable and recognised Theological College/Seminary and/or University. -Must be an ordained, practising Minister in good standing with his/her Church. -Must have worked as a Chaplain in High School and/or Institution of Higher Learning for at least two (2) years. -Relevant experience in counselling both youths and adults. -The position requires a Pastor with an ecumenical experience, capable of working with all the denominations and Religious faiths at Midlands State University Campuses. -Letters of recommendations and release from the Head of Denomination are required. -The successful candidate will assist the Senior Ecumenical Chaplain to provide pastoral services to meet the spiritual and social needs of Midlands State University students, staff, families and various stakeholders -Providing and coordinating religious, spiritual, socio-economic activities on campus including students on employment program.
How to Apply
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification 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 addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected].
Closing date for applications is 12 February 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.
