Daystar University is a chartered
interdenominational and evangelical Christian University.
Its mission is the development of
Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the
world.
We invite applications from suitably
qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.
Assistant Chaplain
The purpose for this job is provision
of support and assistance to the University Chaplain on spiritual nurture,
religious coordination, counselling, mentorship and pastoral care needs of
staff, faculty and students to achieve the University’s vision
Responsibilities:
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In liaison with the University
Chaplain, this position ensures planning, coordination of bible study, prayer
meetings, and mentorship and chapel activities.
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Carrying out spiritual discipline
practices in line with the university’s objectives
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Conducting spiritual counseling to
students and staff
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Providing and maintaining of reports
and administrative data for religious operations of the University
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Supporting the University Chaplain in
planning spiritual activities and deployments including outreach, missions,
pastoral care and visitations
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Supporting the university chaplain in
discipleship and spiritual nurture programs for the University
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Implementing the semester calendar of
activities on spiritual matters
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Planning and ensuring availability
and usability of venue for spiritual meetings and initiatives
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Implementing best practices in
chaplaincy and spiritual nurture
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Ensuring execution of jobs in line
with the departmental processes and procedures achieve the institutions
objectives
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Identifying and nurturing spiritual
talent.
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Leading in Christian behavior and
appropriate behavior both internal and external in line with the institutions
Strategy.
·
Implementing change initiatives to
achieve desired business plans and culture
Requirements:
·
Christian commitment and practice
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Masters’ degree in Theology or its
equivalent from a recognized University
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Demonstrable pastoral training
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An ordained Pastor in a recognized
Christian Bible believing church
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Must have served for five years as a
Pastor or equivalent
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Demonstrated leadership skills
Qualified female Ministers are
encouraged to apply
Security Co-ordinator
The purpose for this job is
developing and implementing the security strategy including loss prevention and
access control policies and procedures while coordinating the activities of the
security staff in the safeguarding of University property to achieve University
objectives
Responsibilities:
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Developing and implementing the
security strategy in line with overall objectives
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Managing access control and keeping
out unauthorized persons and maintaining a log of visitors including vehicles
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Maintaining a data bank of security
incidences, reviewing, evaluating and recommending actions on reported
incidences including undertaking investigations and corrective measures.
·
Coordinating and monitoring security
audits and submitting to management
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Developing solutions in line with
recommendations including formulating new procedures and approaches to
security.
·
Developing, reviewing and
participating in security training for University staff and students.
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Supervising and/or conducting
security awareness programs for the University community and overseeing
continuous skills upgrade for all security staff.
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Supervising outsourced security
service providers in line with SLAs
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Carrying out intelligence gathering
and disseminating security updates and alerts
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Coordinating evacuation procedures
during emergencies in liaison with University management and other security and
safety organs
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Liaising with other law enforcement
agencies to enhance security measures
·
Implementing best practices in
security procedures and compliance with University policies and procedures and
applicable government and county laws.
·
Implementing change initiatives to
achieve desired business plans and culture.
·
Ensuring appropriate Christian behavior
both internal and external in line with the institution’s Strategy.
Requirements:
·
Christian commitment and practice
·
Bachelor’s degree in Security/
Criminology or equivalent
·
Paramilitary Training
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Diploma in security related area
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At least 7 years’ relevant experience
·
Demonstrated customer relations
skills
How to Apply
Those interested in this challenging
and rewarding positions should submit their applications and detailed
curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or
before: 7th December, 2016
All applications should be sent by
E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke.
Hard copies will not be considered.
Kindly note that only short listed
candidates will be contacted.