Bernard Nda Obajeh

Dedicated and service-oriented Healthcare Chaplain, Pastor, Professional Christian Counsellor, Scout Trainer and Community Volunteer with 25+ years of experience providing compassionate spiritual, emotional and psychosocial support to individuals, families and communities. Experienced in working with people facing illness, grief, loss, crisis, emotional distress and challenging life circumstances, with a strong commitment to human dignity, inclusion, safeguarding, compassionate communication and community wellbeing. Experienced in volunteer leadership and youth development through the Nigeria Scout Organization, including training and capacity-building activities.

Trained in First Aid, CPR and AED, with an interest in strengthening emergency preparedness and response within community and humanitarian settings. Recently completed Peacekeeping-Intelligence Fundamentals courses through the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)/Peacekeeping-Intelligence Academy, demonstrating an expanding professional interest in international peacekeeping, peace and security, situational awareness and humanitarian operations. Brings a combination of healthcare support, counselling, community service, volunteer management, training, emergency preparedness, peacekeeping-related learning and leadership that can contribute effectively to UN-supported development, humanitarian and peacebuilding programs.

Healthcare Chaplain / Resident Chaplain at [Hospital/Healthcare Facility Name] ([Start Year] – Present)

Provide professional spiritual, emotional and psychosocial support to patients, families and healthcare personnel in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

• Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients experiencing illness, anxiety, grief, loss and difficult life circumstances.
• Conduct individual counselling and supportive conversations while respecting confidentiality, dignity and personal beliefs.
• Provide spiritual support to patients and families during serious illness, end-of-life situations, bereavement and periods of crisis.
• Collaborate with medical and healthcare professionals during appropriate ward-based activities and patient-support processes.
• Facilitate prayer, worship and chapel services while respecting the religious and cultural diversity of patients and staff.
• Support patients and families in coping with emotional and spiritual challenges associated with hospitalization.
• Demonstrate empathetic listening and culturally sensitive communication when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare personnel to identify appropriate spiritual, emotional and psychosocial support needs.
• Provide support during periods of death, bereavement and loss.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Contribute to a compassionate and respectful healthcare environment.
• Provide counselling and pastoral guidance to individuals experiencing personal, family and emotional challenges.
• Promote dignity, respect and compassionate care in interactions with patients, families and colleagues.

Professional Christian Counsellor / Pastoral Care Practitioner at [Organization/Institution] ([Dates])

Provide confidential counselling and emotional support to individuals and families.

• Support individuals experiencing grief, bereavement, family difficulties and personal crises.
• Apply active listening and empathetic communication to understand individual needs.
• Provide appropriate spiritual and pastoral guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Support individuals in developing constructive coping strategies.
• Facilitate discussions and educational sessions addressing wellbeing, relationships and personal development.
• Work sensitively with people from different social, cultural and personal backgrounds.

Adult Scout / Scout Trainer at Edo State Scout Council — Nigeria Scout Organization

Experienced adult scout and certified scout trainer involved in volunteer development, training and community-service activities.

• Support the training and development of scouts and volunteers.
• Facilitate training activities designed to develop practical leadership, preparedness and service competencies.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, responsibility and community service among young people and adult volunteers.
• Participate in scouting activities, training programmes, seminars and community-oriented initiatives.
• Support emergency preparedness and safety awareness within scouting activities.
• Apply practical First Aid, CPR and emergency-response knowledge in training and community settings.
• Encourage volunteers to develop leadership and service-oriented skills.
• Contribute to initiatives designed to strengthen health, safety and emergency preparedness within scouting.
• Promote the principle of "Be Prepared" through practical training and community service.

Doctor in Christian Counseling– Salt Lake Bible College (2017)

Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies – Patriot Bible University (2013)

National Examination Council (NECO) Oghede Secondary School, Oghede (2002)