Counseling Ministry Coordinator

Job Details

CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda is seeking a Counseling Ministry Coordinator to develop, implement, and coordinate a Christ-centered counseling program. Working under the Spiritual Ministry Director and in collaboration with the Network Ministry Coordinator, the role supports patients, caregivers, and co-workers in experiencing emotional, spiritual, and relational healing through biblically grounded and trauma-informed care. This is a full-time fixed-term renewable position based in Mbale, Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling sessions for patients, caregivers, and co-workers based on biblical principles and trauma-informed care
• Assess spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and families and design appropriate counseling interventions
• Support caregivers in managing stress, grief, and crisis situations associated with hospitalization and treatment
• Offer spiritual and emotional support to co-workers as assigned by the Spiritual Ministry Director
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional counseling standards
• Develop and oversee counseling protocols, tools, and resources tailored to the hospital context
• Collaborate with the hospital ministry team to integrate counseling into ward ministry, Hope House programs, and discipleship activities
• Partner with clinical and support co-workers to promote holistic healing addressing emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial dimensions of care
• Support the hospital's response to trauma or crisis events affecting patients, families, or co-workers
• Train and mentor ministry co-workers, volunteers, and interns in basic counseling, listening, and trauma-informed care skills
• Facilitate workshops and seminars on stress management, grief, emotional resilience, and family systems
• Provide technical input to the Spiritual Ministry Director on psychosocial and counseling matters
• Maintain accurate, confidential counseling records and documentation and submit timely monthly and quarterly reports
• Collect feedback and monitor counseling outcomes for program improvement
• Participate in network-wide training, peer learning, and capacity-building initiatives

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Christian Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (required); Theological or Christian ministry training (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in biblical counseling, trauma care, or psychosocial support (preferably involving children and families)
• Experience working with children with disabilities or within hospital settings (preferred)
• Certification or training in trauma-informed or pastoral counseling (desired)
• Strong commitment to Christian ethos, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Excellent counseling, facilitation, and interpersonal skills