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This position is remote and located on the continent of Africa.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Director of Programs will play a critical role in shaping and executing multi-year operational planning models, developing and standardizing the CURE Way Operating Manual, and contributing to the development of reports and proposals for funding partners. This role requires a seasoned leader who can balance high-level planning with hands-on, cross-functional execution in diverse, resource-constrained environments.

REGIONAL OVERSIGHT:

CURE hospitals in:

- Ethiopia

- Kenya

- Uganda

- Philippines
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Hospital Operational Oversight
   1. Support hospital executive teams to achieve operational, clinical, and spiritual excellence.
   2. Monitor performance through CURE dashboards and KPIs, helping resolve issues and track progress toward goals.
   3. Facilitate quarterly hospital reviews and contribute to leadership development and succession planning.
2. Strategic Plan Execution
   1. Ensure hospital alignment with CURE’s four-year strategic plan (CURE Max), including initiatives around capacity growth, comprehensive care, and ministry impact.
   2. Translate strategic goals into hospital-level action plans and track execution through measurable targets.
3. Operational Standardization & The CURE Way Manual (Network Project) 
   1. Co-lead the development and implementation of the CURE Way Operating Manual, including standardized processes across hospital departments.
   2. Promote best practices, efficiency models, and documentation systems that unify and streamline operations across the network.
4. Multi-Year Operational Planning
   1. Collaborate with corporate and hospital teams to develop multi-year operational growth plans, including staffing models, service expansion, infrastructure improvements, and capital investments.
   2. Align operational projections with organizational growth goals and funding priorities.
5. Coordination & Communication
   1. Act as the primary link between hospital teams and central departments (medical, ministry, HR, finance, facilities).
   2. Cascade critical information and strategic direction from HQ, while advocating for hospital needs and realities.
6. Project Management & Change Leadership
   1. Support major initiatives such as hospital expansions, service line additions, or new hospital openings.
   2. Guide teams through transitions and new system implementations with a focus on adoption, training, and sustainability.
7. Funding Proposal & Report Development
   1. Collaborate with Donor Relations and Grants teams to supply accurate operational data, narratives, and projections for donor reports, funding proposals, and site visit briefs.
   2. Support proposal preparation for institutional and major donors, ensuring hospital voices and plans are well-represented. 
8. Christian Leadership & Representation
   1. Model servant leadership and uphold the values of CURE in all work.
   2. Represent CURE’s regional programs to external stakeholders, partners, and funders, as needed.

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Public Health, Business, International Development, or related field strongly preferred.
2. 7–10+ years of operational leadership, preferably in global health or nonprofit hospital networks.
3. Experience developing multi-year operational or business plans and supporting institutional donor proposals.
4. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.
5. Cross-cultural fluency and willingness to travel regionally.

CURE International Children’s Hospitals is looking for the next Executive Director in Africa (French and English Speaking). This position will be based in Africa.

CURE is a faith-based non-profit organization operating a network of eight children’s hospitals throughout Africa and the Philippines. We provide world-class surgical care and intentional spiritual care to children living with treatable disabilities, all of which is free of charge to the patients and their families.

The Executive Director maintains overall accountability for the operational, financial, spiritual, and clinical health of the hospital, as well as any related programs within the country, and is the primary spokesperson and representative of CURE International, the hospital, and specialty programs in the local community and host nation. They serve as the primary liaison with CURE Corporate Headquarters (located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA), the host nation government in Africa, and non-government entities within Africa.  

Acting in a strategic and visionary capacity, the Executive Director seeks to equip, empower, and enforce the hospital management team to execute the functions assigned to their respective areas.  Additionally, they are responsible for creating and cultivating a culture where hospital team members thrive in fulfilling CURE’s mission, vision, and values.   

If you are a highly-effective leader with significant experience in healthcare who is looking to make a difference in the lives of children across the globe, apply today to learn more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Facilitate strategic planning for the hospital. Lead the hospital team in the execution of the objectives and initiatives coming out of the strategic planning process.   
2. Provide oversight to and directly support and uphold the Spiritual Director in the execution of the spiritual ministry program in accordance with the CURE Essential Standards for Spiritual Ministry. 
3. Provide spiritual leadership to the hospital team to influence team members to accomplish God’s purposes through their work.   
4. Support both nationals and expatriates in the following ways:
   1. In conjunction with the Human Resources Manager/Director, facilitate the hiring of all staff necessary to operate the hospital and ensure adequate orientation and training of all new co-workers.  Empower the hospital HR Manager to work closely with the Corporate Office Human Resources Department to establish fair hiring, performance review, and compensation policies and procedures.  
   2. In conjunction with the Corporate Human Resources Department and Global Outreach teams, maintain overall responsibility for the logistics and needs of both short-term and long-term expatriates and visitors to the hospital in an effort to ensure their personal success and value-add contributions to the hospital.  Empower local team members to execute the logistical details in this regard.   
   3. Empower the Human Resources Manager/Director to ensure that all expatriate and local staff have the necessary paperwork (work permit, residence permit, medical license etc.) prior to starting work in accordance to the country's law.
5. Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer and the Corporate Finance team, as well as the Finance Manager, on:
   1. Development of the annual consolidated budget for the hospital and its programs. 
   2. Overall financial management issues. Overall accountability for all financial transactions and reporting at the hospital.  
   3. Preparation and provision of materials for the hospital’s independent audit.  
   4. Overall responsibility for coordinating and managing an effective inventory management system to ensure responsible utilization of resources and monies.
6. Work closely with the Corporate Advancement team on support-raising activities related to opportunities for in-country financial and gift-in-kind (GIK) revenue from individuals, businesses, other NGOs, and government entities.
7. Maintain overall accountability for the management and maintenance and ongoing functionality and dependability of hospital facilities and equipment.  
8. Maintain overall responsibility for the safety and security of patients, families, staff, and visitors by developing and implementing safety and security protocols and procedures.  
9. Establish standards for practice management and patient ratification/experience and maintain the hospital’s policies and procedures consistent with SAFECARE standards and other relevant Ministry of Health/Medical Council’s guidelines.
10. Ensure compliance with all local laws. Monitor changes in the local legal landscape and ensure that the hospital is prepared for compliance with new laws.    
11. In coordination with the Medical Director, ensure that the hospital maintains compliance with all country medical laws and statutes and CURE quality and patient care standards. 
12. Develop and maintain relationships with governmental and non-governmental agencies and the larger local community. Develop and maintain memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that define and govern these relationships.  
13. Submit written reports of all significant data/activities to the Corporate Office, in accordance with the timelines established. 
14. Perform annual evaluations of the assigned team members, and set annual goals for these team members.     
15. Ensure that no practice, activity, decision, or organizational circumstance that is unbiblical, unlawful, imprudent, or in violation of commonly accepted business practices or professional ethics, or in violation of the Statement of Faith of CURE is caused or allowed.  
16. Ensure that financial planning for any fiscal year does not deviate materially from CURE’s priorities, risk fiscal jeopardy, or fail to be derived from a multi-year plan.  
17. Ensure that all CURE assets are appropriately insured and that the hospital is adequately insured for any malpractice lawsuits.  
18. Facilitate connections between hospital senior management team members and related Corporate functional areas to foster collaboration on various efforts and initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.
2. Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary, medium to large sized team of professionals and non-professionals.
3. Previous experience working in the healthcare industry for a minimum of 5 years is required.
4. Previous experience as an administrator in a hospital setting is strongly preferred.
5. Fluency in English required.
6. Fluency in French required.
7. Knowledge of developing country settings and/or previous cross-cultural experience is strongly preferred. 
8. Knowledge of The Joint Commission or SafeCare accreditation process is preferred.
9. Fundraising experience and knowledge is a plus.
10. Demonstration of a mature Christian faith with a close personal relationship with the Lord as evidenced by a strong prayer life, a commitment to and love for the Word of God, and a call to evangelism.  

CURE International is seeking an experienced pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon who is interested in playing a critical role in the development of a first-of-its-kind operative spinal program at its hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We are committed to finding the right person for this role; therefore, we will consider qualified candidates interested in either a full-time or part-time, flexible schedule. 

CURE is a faith-based non-profit organization operating a network of eight children’s hospitals throughout Africa and the Philippines. We provide world-class surgical care and intentional spiritual care to children living with treatable disabilities, all of which is free of charge to the patients and their families. 

The pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon will contribute to the important work of transforming the lives of many children who would otherwise face a lifetime of disability, pain and discrimination. We are seeking a missionally-aligned spine specialist who will embrace this unique opportunity and who possesses a desire to train the next generation of spine specialists in Ethiopia. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assess patients with musculoskeletal disability, taking and recording a salient history, examination and formulating an appropriate management plan including relevant investigations and surgical or non-operative management.
2. Diagnose and treat spinal disorders, identifying ways to preserve pain-free function through treatment and surgical intervention.
3. Participate in traveling to mobile clinics in different parts of the country as organized by the hospital and assigned to by the head of orthopedics.
4. Treat patients and families with care and respect, adhering to the highest standards of medical ethics.
5. When surgical management is appropriate, undertaking careful consent, clarifying to the patient (where appropriate) and family member the nature of the condition and procedure that is advised, the risks, possible alternatives and nature of anesthesia required.
6. Create pre-operative plans for each surgery, and where necessary, discuss with colleagues the surgical plans.
7. Provide a high standard of surgical care, adhering to the highest standards of sterile operative technique while creating a cohesive team environment centered on safety and quality care.
8. Record each step of patient care in the Electronic Medical Record and/or inpatient paper charts.
9. Recognize complications that arise and respond appropriately, including discussing the event with the Medical Director and reporting it in the quarterly Morbidity and Mortality meetings.
10. Ensure a high level of patient and staff safety is upheld at all times.
11. Participate actively in the training activities of the hospital and willingly engage in quality improvement projects, audit and research.
12. Be instrumental in developing the spine service at CURE Ethiopia that is safe and sustainable with training an integral part of the practice.
13. Actively participate in the development of a Spine training program to include teaching and mentoring of students, residents, and fellows.
14. Collaborate with international institutions to further support the development of a spine program.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Medical degree from a qualified, recognized medical institution.
2. Completed an accredited residency in orthopedic surgery.
3. Completed a pediatric orthopedic fellowship with training in spinal surgery.
4. Current and unrestricted medical license.
5. At least 3 years experience in a private or hospital practice.
6. Moderate ability with the English language required, fluency preferred.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across cultures and language barriers.
8. Strong interest in teaching and training.

CURE International Children’s Hospital of Malawi has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon. CURE is a faith-based non-profit organization operating a network of eight children’s hospitals throughout Africa and the Philippines. We provide world-class surgical care and intentional spiritual care to children living with treatable disabilities, all of which is free of charge to the patients and their families. 

The pediatric orthopedic surgeon is a specialist in pediatric orthopedic surgery and continues to further develop their expertise in this subspecialty. This individual is confident in the assessment and management of children with a range of musculoskeletal pathology. Operating under the guidance of fellowship-trained faculty, the pediatric orthopedic surgeon provides excellent surgical care to patients and ensures a high-level of safety for both patients and staff, adhering to all the quality standards of CURE.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assess patients with musculoskeletal disability, taking and recording a salient history, examination and formulating an appropriate management plan including relevant investigations and surgical or non-operative management.
2. Participate in traveling to mobile clinics in different parts of the country as organized by the hospital and assigned to by the head of orthopedics.
3. Treat patients and families with care and respect, adhering to the highest standards of medical ethics.
4. When surgical management is appropriate, undertaking careful consent, clarifying to the patient (where appropriate) and family member the nature of the procedure that is advised, the risks, possible alternatives and nature of anesthesia required.
5. Create pre-operative plans for each surgery, discussing with fellow faculty members the surgical plans.
6. Provide a high standard of surgical care, adhering to the highest standards of sterile operative technique while creating a cohesive team environment centered on safety and quality care.
7. Record each step of patient care in the Electronic Medical Record and inpatient paper charts.
8. Recognize complications that arise and respond appropriately, including discussing the event with the Medical Director and reporting it in the quarterly Morbidity and Mortality meetings.
9. Ensure a high level of patient and staff safety is upheld at all times.
10. Participate actively in the training activities of the hospital and willingly engage in quality improvement projects, audit and research.
11. Update surgical techniques, instrumentation and implants dedicated to pediatric orthopedic surgery.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

1. In conjunction with the Medical Director and other surgical colleagues, assist in the development of a private practice.
2. Participate in continuing professional development through lectures, educational meetings and hands-on training. 

OTHER DUTIES
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Medical degree from a qualified, recognized medical institution.
2. Completed an accredited residency in orthopedic surgery.
3. Current and unrestricted medical license.
4. At least 1 year experience in a private or hospital practice.
5. Keen interest in pediatric orthopedic surgery (pediatric orthopedic residency required for expat hires).