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POSITION OVERVIEW

     Reporting directly to the IT Officer, the role of the IT Assistant is to support the IT & Health Information function of the Hospital. He/she will responsible for installing, configuring and monitoring computer hardware, software and networks in accordance with CURE International’s standard, diagnosing faults and solving technical problems as and when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

User Support (Help Desk)

• Troubleshooting: Serving as the first point of contact for employees experiencing technical issues with computers, printers, or software.
• Onboarding: Setting up workstations, accounts, and credentials for new hires.
• Training: Assisting staff with basic training on how to use company hardware or software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom).
• Password Management: Resetting passwords and unlocking accounts in systems like Active Directory.

             Hardware & Software Maintenance

• Installations: Installing and configuring operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and applications.
• Repairs: Performing basic hardware repairs (e.g., upgrading RAM, replacing hard drives) or coordinating repairs with external vendors.
• Updates: Ensuring all systems have the latest security patches and software updates.
• Inventory Management: Tracking IT assets, including laptops, monitors, cables, and software licenses.

            Network & System Support

• Connectivity: Troubleshooting local network issues (Wi-Fi, LAN) and internet connectivity.
• Backups: assisting with routine data backups to ensure company data is secure.
• Security: Monitoring antivirus software and reporting potential security breaches or phishing attempts to senior staff.

            Database Training

• Assist the IT Officer in providing hospital staff coaching and training in the use of all if CURE’s technology solutions.

            Office Support

• Provides technical support in the use of personal computer hardware, software, and specialized mainframe technology or operates a multi- platform, complex computer environment or monitor the production scheduling, execution, and successful completion of production jobs
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintenance for computer equipment (e.g. microcomputers, disk drives, and laser printers) tests personal computers and peripherals on a network to diagnose, hardware versus software problems and escalates corrective procedures to other technical resources as appropriate
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

          Reporting

• Generate data reports as per the client requirement.
• Create reporting templates on google sheets.

       Education and Professional Development

• Ensures own professional development to enhance own competencies through self-assessment and/or formal performance appraisal on regular basis according to the hospital (and own) professional development plan;
• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and lifelong learning.
• Identifies personal development and training needs and work with the supervisor to, help facilitate education and professional development where possible.
• Maintains a good quality learning environment that supports continuing professional development, creativity and being proactive.
• Spiritual Ministry participation
• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

          Occupational Health & Safety function

• All staff are expected to work in such a way that does not cause injury to themselves, other staff members or customers.
• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.

          Other duties as assigned

• 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, as a member of the Human Resources team.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate or Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of One (01) year experience in IT support, systems administration and information management in professional organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong knowledge of IT support, various operating systems (including Microsoft Windows and Linux)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Counseling Ministry Coordinator is an integral member of the Spiritual Ministry Department, responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating a Christ-centered counseling program at the hospital. The role supports patients, caregivers, and co-workers in experiencing emotional, spiritual, and relational healing through biblically grounded and trauma-informed care.

Working under the Spiritual Ministry Director and in collaboration with the Network Ministry Coordinator, the Counseling Ministry Coordinator ensures that professional and pastoral counseling services are effectively integrated into the patient journey, staff care, and family support systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties:

• Counseling and Pastoral Care
  • Provide individual, family, and group counseling sessions for patients, caregivers, and staff 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.
• Program Development and Integration
  • 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 staff to promote holistic healing addressing the emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial dimensions of care.
  • Support the hospital’s response to trauma or crisis events affecting patients, families, or staff.
• Capacity Building and Mentorship
  • Train and mentor ministry staff, volunteers, and interns in basic counseling, listening, and trauma-informed care skills.
  • Facilitate workshops and seminars on topics such as stress management, grief, emotional resilience, and family systems.
  • Provide technical input to the Spiritual Ministry Director on psychosocial and counseling matters affecting patients and families.
• Administration and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate, confidential counseling records and documentation.
  • Submit timely monthly and quarterly reports to the Spiritual Ministry Director and Network Ministry Coordinator.
  • Collect feedback and monitor counseling outcomes for program improvement.
  • Participate in network-wide training, peer learning, and capacity-building initiatives.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Spiritual Ministry Director.

Secondary Duties:

• Uphold the highest standards of quality, confidentiality, and professionalism in counseling practice.
• Support hospital quality improvement initiatives (e.g., Safecare, DOH, etc.) through accurate documentation and ethical service delivery.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming counseling environment by adhering to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Commit to sustainable and eco-friendly work practices that promote stewardship and responsible resource use.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note that this position description is not intended to cover every task required of the co-worker. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as directed by the Spiritual Ministry leadership.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 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).
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated mature Christian faith with a strong prayer life and commitment to Scripture.
• Ability to apply biblical truth to real-life emotional and relational challenges.
• Competence in trauma-informed and culturally sensitive counseling.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to design and deliver workshops or group sessions.
• High level of discretion, organization, and record-keeping.
• Capacity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• COMPETENCIES:
• Communication Skills: Clearly and compassionately convey information; listen effectively.
• Teamwork: Collaborate well across disciplines and departments for holistic care.
• Integrity: Maintain confidentiality and uphold biblical and ethical standards.
• Commitment to Task: Demonstrate dependability, accountability, and initiative.
• Coping Skills: Maintain calm and solution-oriented focus under pressure.
• Adherence to Policies: Follow established procedures and uphold professional conduct.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a co-worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to perform the essential duties of this position successfully.

1. Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally stand and walk.
2. May lift or move up to 10 pounds.
3. Must observe all hospital safety and infection prevention measures.

CURE International is a global nonprofit network of children’s hospitals that provide surgical care in a compassionate, gospel-centered environment. Services are provided at no cost to families because of the generosity of donors and partners around the world.

The International Accounting Manager provides support and oversight to CURE’s hospitals in Africa ensuring consistency and compliance with CURE’s mission, core values and operating guidelines. This position maintains a special focus on providing accounting support, financial integrity and record keeping by supporting the hospitals in budget preparation, compliance, and reporting. The International Accounting Manager is also responsible for internal audit and review functions for the hospitals and assists in policy and standards creation and implementation. 

The work location for this position can be remote work from a location on the continent of Africa or hospital based from a CURE Hospital location if one is located in your home country. Relocation is not offered for this position. All CURE required travel expenses will be covered by the organization.

Frequency of travel will be up to 40%. Travel will be required to provide support to hospital accounting teams, with an average of 4-5 country visits every 6 months.

Ideal candidates will be located on continent in Africa with easy access to airports for business travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Financial Review and Documentation:
   1. Provide accounting support to Hospital Controllers.
   2. Review hospitals’ financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness in Odoo.
   3. Implement and monitor fraud detection measures to safeguard financial integrity.
2. Cash Advances and Accounts Receivable Monitoring:
   1. Oversee cash advances to ensure timely liquidation.
   2. Monitor accounts receivables to ensure timely debt collection.
3. Account Reconciliation:
   1. Ensure all hospital accounts are properly reconciled including AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Prepaids, etc.
   2. Monitor hospital liabilities to ensure timely and accurate payments.
4. Month-End and Year-End Closing:
   1. Collaborate with Hospital Controllers to complete month-end closing procedures according to the agreed timeline.
   2. Implement and follow the month-end and year-end checklists.
5. On-Site Support:
   1. Travel to hospitals as needed to provide on-site financial support and resolve issues.
   2. Visit each assigned hospital at least twice a year for support and oversight.
6. Internal Audit Support:
   1. Assist Hospital Controllers in implementing internal audit recommendations.
   2. Help finance teams develop schedules to fully implement audit recommendations.
7. External Audit Support:
   1. Support Hospital Controllers during external audits.
   2. Review and verify audit reports and management letters.
8. Treasury Management:
   1. Work with Hospital Controllers to coordinate cash management processes, including revenue collection, disbursement control, shortfall coverage, cash forecasting, and idle funds investment.
   2. Prepare cash forecasts and monitor cash flow to maintain appropriate operating cash balances in line with CURE International guidelines.
9. Support for International Accounting Director:
   1. Assist the International Accounting Director with various assignments.
   2. Prepare reports on assigned tasks.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
2. Current and active license as a Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent, preferred.
3. Minimum of seven (7) years related experience in supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions of a small to medium-sized organization.
4. International organization experience preferred, but not required.
5. Non-profit experience preferred, but not required.
6. Internal auditing experience preferred, but not required.

CURE International is continually building a pipeline of qualified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons who may be interested in serving at one of our pediatric specialty hospitals in the future. While this posting does not represent a specific job opening, we welcome the chance to connect with skilled, mission-minded professionals as needs arise across our network.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is responsible for adhering to the quality standards of CURE as they provide hands-on surgical care to our patients. The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon is also responsible for teaching and training on the principles and techniques of plastic and reconstructive surgical care to other physicians who may be training at the hospital and oversees the practice of surgery by these physicians. This individual is charged with facilitating improvement in the quality of care, education and administration of the plastic and reconstructive surgery department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Prepare and review case histories and obtain data through evaluation of patients and consult with family members. 
2. Examine patients, determine need for clinical laboratory tests and interpret examination findings and test results.
3. Prescribe appropriate plastic and reconstructive surgical treatments based on findings and results.   
4. Determine procedures for preoperative and postoperative care, including the administration of sedatives, prescription of diets and preparation of the patient’s operative area. 
5. Apply surgical procedures and coordinate operations with the anesthesiologist.  
6. Treat patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhage and other complications.
7. Direct other operating room staff in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care and operating room techniques. 
8. Instruct resident plastic and reconstructive surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
9. Accurately and thoroughly chart pertinent patient information. 
10. Ensure the safety of patients during consultations, surgical interventions and in the postoperative environment.
11. Assist the Medical Director in ensuring the maintenance of an accurate and adequate supply of medications and supplies.

In addition, all candidates should be familiar with the Statement of Faith, and will be required to agree with the declarations of the Statement of Faith in order to be considered for this position.  

Please click here to read our Statement of Faith.

CURE International is continually building a pipeline of qualified Anesthesiologists who may be interested in serving at one of our pediatric specialty hospitals in the future. While this posting does not represent a specific job opening, we welcome the chance to connect with skilled, mission-minded professionals as needs arise across our network.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Anesthesiologist is responsible for providing anesthesia for the patients requiring surgical intervention in the hospital. In this capacity, the anesthesiologist will also need to oversee the nurse anesthetists or anesthetic officers. The role of the anesthesiologist will also include oversight of the HDU/ICU and any critically ill patient on the ward. The anesthesiologist will review all codes in the hospital and oversee the debrief. Sub speciality expertise in pediatric anesthesia is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Complete and document preoperative anesthesia evaluations of patients and order necessary lab work/consultation or any other preoperative investigations at least the day prior to surgery.
2. Review preoperative patient charts for pertinent lab work, history and physical examination, vital signs chart, fluid status and medication sheet.
3. Choose the safest and most appropriate anesthetic for the patient: general, regional, MAC, local or combination and utilize the correct monitors for that anesthetic for the duration of the surgery.  Manage the patient airway adequately utilizing the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures. 
4. Accurately manage fluid resuscitation in the patient and measure blood loss regularly. 
5. Oversee the safe functioning of the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and all equipment necessary to provide anesthesia in close consultation with the biomedical team.  
6. Perform various regional anesthesia techniques as required.  
7. Assess and implement pain management in the post operative recovery period.
8. Identify and treat intra operative & post operative anesthesia complications as soon as they occur..
9. Accurately and thoroughly chart patient physiological data, medications & fluids administered contemporaneously pre, intra, and post operatively.
10. Set up all necessary monitors and drugs, and check the anesthesia machine and oxygen supply prior to each anesthetic.  
11. Read and comply with all network anesthesia guidelines and SOPs.
12. Seek opportunities to teach staff both clinically and didactically with regards to advanced life support, anesthesia, & pain management.
13. Protect the patient from harm utilizing proper positioning techniques and act as an advocate for the patient’s welfare.
14. Maintain competency of anesthesia practice in accordance with professional standards established by the profession.
15. Participate in resuscitation of patients when required.
16. Oversee the maintenance of an accurate narcotic count and supply in the operating room and post-anesthesia care unit.
17. Oversee work of the Anesthesia Technicians/nurses/officers or other assigned employees.  
18. Ensure adequate restocking of anesthesia supplies by supervising the Anesthesia Technicians or other assigned employees.
19. Report to the Medical Director at any time when it appears to be unsafe to use the operating rooms (e.g. lack of oxygen).
20. Act as an anesthesia consultant to anesthesia providers and medical/surgical staff.
21. Complete monthly CQI electronic report per the direction of the Nursing/Anesthesia Clinical Director.  

In addition, all candidates should be familiar with the Statement of Faith, and will be required to agree to perform the duties of the position in support of, and not in opposition to, this aspect of CURE International in order to be considered for this position.  

Please click here to read our Statement of Faith.

This is a full-time, paid position that offers a modest salary with a comprehensive benefits package that may include health and life insurance, relocation assistance, retirement, housing, in-country transportation, and annual leave.

CURE International is continually building a pipeline of qualified Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons who may be interested in serving at one of our pediatric specialty hospitals in the future. While this posting does not represent an active job opening, we welcome the chance to connect with skilled, mission-minded professionals as needs arise across our network.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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.

In addition, all candidates should be familiar with the Statement of Faith and will be required to agree with the declarations of the Statement of Faith to be considered for this position.  Please click here to read our Statement of Faith.

This is a full-time, paid position that offers a salary with a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to, health and life insurance, relocation assistance, retirement, housing, in-country transportation, and annual paid leave.