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Director of Programs

Director of Programs

CURE International Children's HospitalsGrand Rapids, MI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

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

  • Hospital Operational Oversight

    • Support hospital executive teams to achieve operational, clinical, and spiritual excellence.

  • Monitor performance through CURE dashboards and KPIs, helping resolve issues and track progress toward goals.
  • Facilitate quarterly hospital reviews and contribute to leadership development and succession planning.
  • Strategic Plan Execution

    • Ensure hospital alignment with CURE’s four-year strategic plan (CURE Max), including initiatives around capacity growth, comprehensive care, and ministry impact.

  • Translate strategic goals into hospital-level action plans and track execution through measurable targets.
  • Operational Standardization & The CURE Way Manual (Network Project)

    • Co-lead the development and implementation of the CURE Way Operating Manual, including standardized processes across hospital departments.

  • Promote best practices, efficiency models, and documentation systems that unify and streamline operations across the network.
  • Multi-Year Operational Planning

    • Collaborate with corporate and hospital teams to develop multi-year operational growth plans, including staffing models, service expansion, infrastructure improvements, and capital investments.

  • Align operational projections with organizational growth goals and funding priorities.
  • Coordination & Communication

    • Act as the primary link between hospital teams and central departments (medical, ministry, HR, finance, facilities).

  • Cascade critical information and strategic direction from HQ, while advocating for hospital needs and realities.
  • Project Management & Change Leadership

    • Support major initiatives such as hospital expansions, service line additions, or new hospital openings.

  • Guide teams through transitions and new system implementations with a focus on adoption, training, and sustainability.
  • Funding Proposal & Report Development

    • Collaborate with Donor Relations and Grants teams to supply accurate operational data, narratives, and projections for donor reports, funding proposals, and site visit briefs.

  • Support proposal preparation for institutional and major donors, ensuring hospital voices and plans are well-represented.
  • Christian Leadership & Representation

    • Model servant leadership and uphold the values of CURE in all work.

  • 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 :

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

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