Chaplain at the Chapel of Grace, University of Maiduguri

The Chapel of Grace, University of Maiduguri is an Interdenominational Church committed to the preparation of souls for the kingdom of God. The Chapel of Grace congregation comprises of Staff, Students and other members of the society who love to worship in an ecumenical environment.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chaplain

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Duties

• The Chaplain shall be the spiritual Head of the Chapel of Grace.

The Chaplain shall:

• In conjunction with the Chaplaincy Committee, plan all the Chapel programmes and activities including the selection of speakers and topics
• Ensure and encourage necessary preparations for ministration of ordinances as required by the constituent protestant denominations such as naming and dedication, adult baptism, weddings, Holy Communion and burials;
• Carry out and discharge all the duties, functions and other priestly functions of his office of Ministerial Ordination;
• Be in charge of personal counseling of the congregation and ensure easy access for members to be counseled,
• Be a non-elected member of The Chapel Council;
• Coordinate the activities of the spiritual Ministries and Sub-groups;
• In consultation with The Chapel Council, appoint or assign to any person(s) any such responsibilities as may be led by the Holy Spirit, and
• Do all such things incidental and ancillary to the powers and functions conferred on him anywhere in the Chapel constitution.

Qualifications and Experience
To be appointed as the Chaplain of The Chapel of Grace, a person shall:

• Possess at least Diploma in Theology.
• Have been duly Ordained, with at least five (5) years post-Ordination experience;
• Possess at least a University Degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Show evidence of thorough and balanced doctrinal grounding:
• Show capacity to accommodate and relate with all persons of varied ages, creeds and denominational backgrounds;
• Show deep commitment to Christ, and concern for the needs and growth of the Church;
• Be duly and properly married in a recognized Church; and the husband of one woman, who possesses at least an academic diploma and has the capacity to accommodate and relate well with the women folk.

Tenure

• The Chaplain shall hold office for a term of four (4) years, which may be renewed upon satisfactory performance.

Remuneration
The remuneration attached to the post is attractive but negotiable.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications in triplicate, and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae providing the following information in the order listed below.

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Denomination
• Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate or sworn affidavit)
• Nationality
• State of Origin, Local Government Area (if Nigerian) and home town
• Permanent home address
• Current Postal Address
• Phone Number / E-mail
• Marital status
• Number of children with their ages
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic / Professional qualifications and distinction obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials)
• Work experience with dates
• Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any)
• Conferences / courses attended with dates
• Publication with dates (if any)
• Extracurricular activities
• Any physical challenge (Candidate and Spouse)
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with the Candidate's pastoral work experience, one of whom must be a superior priest under whom the candidate is working in the current denomination.

Applications should be sent strictly by courier to:
The Secretary,
The Chapel of Grace, University of Maiduguri,
Maiduguri, Borno State.
And
Soft copies of applications should be sent to: chapelofgrace@unimaid.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.