About the role

To provide pastoral care, welfare, discipline and mentorship to boy boarders, creating a safe, orderly and Christ-centred home where every student can thrive and grow as a servant leader.

Reports to: Administrative Coordinator

Overall accountability: The Boarding Patron is accountable for the safety, welfare, discipline and character formation of all boys in the boarding facility, 24 hours a day during term.

Accountability question: Are the boys in our boarding facility safe, cared for, disciplined and growing in Christ-like character?

Key responsibilities

Dormitory Supervision & Routine

• Supervise daily boarding routines, including wake-up, personal hygiene, meals, evening prep and lights-out.
• Take and record roll calls at least three times a day, and report any absence immediately.
• Inspect dormitories daily for cleanliness, order and safety.

Student Welfare & Health

• Monitor boys’ health, hygiene and emotional wellbeing, and refer health concerns to the School Health Officer the same day.
• Make sure every boarder has the personal items, bedding and supplies he needs.

Mentorship, Counselling & Discipleship

• Provide mentorship, guidance and basic counselling, and refer complex cases to the Social Worker.
• Lead or support evening devotions and character-formation sessions at least once a week.

Discipline & Conduct

• Keep order and fair, restorative discipline in line with school policy.
• Record all disciplinary incidents, and report serious cases to school leadership within 24 hours.

Safeguarding & Emergency Response

• Apply UBORA’s Child Safeguarding Policy at all times, and report any safeguarding concern immediately.
• Respond to after-hours welfare issues and emergencies, following the school’s emergency procedures.

Records, Property & Reporting

• Keep boarding registers, incident logs and an inventory of dormitory property, and check the inventory every term.
• Liaise with the Social Worker, Academic Coordinator and parents on welfare matters.
• Submit a monthly boarding welfare report to the Administrative Coordinator.

Minimum qualifications

Education: Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Nursing and Midwifery, or Health Sciences

Experience: 3+ years

Languages: English, Kiswahili

At least 3 years’ experience in youth work, counselling or pastoral care

Male, because the role involves residential supervision of boys’ dormitories

Willing to live on campus and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Added advantage: Experience in a boarding school setting

Core competencies & skills

Pastoral Care & Basic CounsellingChild Safeguarding & Student WelfarePositive Discipline & Behaviour ManagementMentorship & Christian Character FormationOrganisation, Record-Keeping & Emergency Response

What we offer

2-year fixed-term contract, including a 3–6 month probation period

Start date: January 2027

Competitive remuneration set by UBORA’s Board-approved Compensation Schedule

A clear career pathway with defined grades, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and promotion based on merit

Starting grade depends on verified qualifications and experience, in line with UBORA’s Scheme of Service

• Supervise daily boarding routines, including wake-up, personal hygiene, meals, evening prep and lights-out.
• Take and record roll calls at least three times a day, and report any absence immediately.
• Inspect dormitories daily for cleanliness, order and safety.
• Monitor boys’ health, hygiene and emotional wellbeing, and refer health concerns to the School Health Officer the same day.
• Make sure every boarder has the personal items, bedding and supplies he needs.
• Provide mentorship, guidance and basic counselling, and refer complex cases to the Social Worker.
• Lead or support evening devotions and character-formation sessions at least once a week.
• Keep order and fair, restorative discipline in line with school policy.
• Record all disciplinary incidents, and report serious cases to school leadership within 24 hours.
• Apply UBORA’s Child Safeguarding Policy at all times, and report any safeguarding concern immediately.
• Respond to after-hours welfare issues and emergencies, following the school’s emergency procedures.
• Keep boarding registers, incident logs and an inventory of dormitory property, and check the inventory every term.
• Liaise with the Social Worker, Academic Coordinator and parents on welfare matters.
• Submit a monthly boarding welfare report to the Administrative Coordinator.

• Pastoral Care
• Basic Counselling
• Child Safeguarding
• Student Welfare
• Positive Discipline
• Behaviour Management
• Mentorship
• Christian Character Formation
• Organisation
• Record-Keeping
• Emergency Response
• English
• Kiswahili

• Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Nursing and Midwifery, or Health Sciences
• At least 3 years’ experience in youth work, counselling or pastoral care
• Male, because the role involves residential supervision of boys’ dormitories
• Willing to live on campus and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Experience in a boarding school setting (added advantage)