The Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN) has been at the forefront of spiritual and social transformation, by spreading spiritual holiness and investing in medical-health services and social-economic welfare of the people. The church has established various institutions like the leprosy centre, three mentally ill-destitute centres, and an orphanage centre, for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. These centres reach out to the rejected and less privileged members of society. They also ensure reintegration of those previously treated as outcast and subjected to various societal abuses.
In the area of health MCN has established the Wesley Guild Hospital and several Methodist hospitals spread over the country which provide good healthcare services in their environments. In addition to all other services MCN has from the beginning placed a very strong emphasis on the need for education. Throughout the country the church has established numerous schools, from kindergarten through primary to senior secondary schools and theological institutions which have produced men and women who have contributed and are still contributing very significantly to all spheres of human endeavour. The decision has now been taken to establish the Wesley University of Science and Technology (WUSTO) in Ondo, south-western area of Nigeria, with satellite campuses in the six geo-political zones of the country.
The Methodist Church Nigeria is headed by the prelate, who presides over the conference, the overall governing body of the church. This conference meets every two years to deliberate and take decisions on all issues affecting the life of the church. The conference area is divided into eight archdioceses. Each archdiocese is composed of not less than four dioceses over which an archbishop presides at the archdiocesan council meetings. There are 44 dioceses, each made up of a number of circuits and headed by a bishop who presides over the annual synod. The constitution of the church provides for lay participation in the leadership of the church from the local church through to conference level.
The Comprehensive Community Mental Health Programme works with the mentally ill to improve their welfare both physically and socially as well mentaly. It is a new programme run by the Methodist Church of Nigeria in collaboration with Local patners, including the Benue state ministry of health.
A succesful applicant will require the following skills:
Experience of managing projects ideally in a health setting
Experience of managing and supervising staff.
Open to understanding mental health services and issues facing people.
Experiencing mental health problems.
Morally and socially sound.
Ability to manage finances and to support others in doing so.
Ability to manage finances and to support others in doing so.
Abilty to liase and negotiate with external agencies including government and religious organizations.
A recommendation letter from a senior religious leader of his/her place of worship.
Qualifications:
Relevant degree and relevant proffessional qualification.
5 years experience in project management
Valid driving licence and excellent driving record
How to Apply
If you are interested please apply with your CV to:Rt Rev S.O,Bishop of Otukpo Diocese,
Methodist Church of Nigeria,
Community Mental Health Programme,
Bishop’s house,Otukpo,Benue State ,Nigeria
Or
E-mail: mcncbmbenue@yahoo.com
Closing Date: April 29, 2011
