Change lives with CURE Malawi.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Pediatrician provides comprehensive medical care to CURE patients, including infants, children, adolescents, and young adults by monitoring growth and development and managing illnesses. In addition to delivering direct clinical services, this role holds operational leadership responsibilities for key clinical departments, including Radiology, Pharmacy, and Laboratory. The position ensures the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care through multidisciplinary collaboration, adherence to clinical governance standards, and continuous quality improvement. This role combines clinical expertise with administrative oversight to align departmental operations with the organization’s overall healthcare objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

A. Clinical Duties

1. Conduct regular thorough examinations of patients to assess health status and record normal physical development.
2. Examine unwell patients, particularly children, to determine their condition and gather relevant clinical information through patient history and symptoms.
3. Reach informed diagnoses based on scientific knowledge, examination findings, and medical history.
4. Prescribe appropriate medications and provide clear instructions on dosage and administration.
5. Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests to support diagnosis and identify abnormalities or infections.
6. Provide medical clearance for patients scheduled for surgical procedures.
7. Monitor patients’ progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document all clinical changes.
8. Treat minor injuries and refer patients to specialists when necessary, ensuring clear communication and follow-up with the attending surgeon.
9. Advise patients and/or parents on preventive healthcare measures, including diet, exercise, vaccinations, and disease prevention.
10. Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records for all patient encounters, including illness history, treatments, allergies, surgeries, and complications.
11. Review in-patient cases on the ward when requested by the attending surgeon and contribute to patient management plans.
12. Participate actively in continuing professional development through workshops, seminars, and clinical training to maintain current knowledge and skills.

B. Leadership & Departmental Oversight

1. Provide operational oversight of Radiology, Pharmacy, and Laboratory departments to ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services.
2. Collaborate with department heads and clinical teams to streamline workflows, improve patient outcomes, and promote interdisciplinary cooperation.
3. Monitor departmental and team performance using KPIs and quality benchmarks; implement improvements where needed.
4. Ensure compliance with national regulations, safety standards, and hospital policies in all supervised departments.
5. Support staffing, training, and development needs within Radiology, Pharmacy, and Laboratory teams.
6. Contribute to hospital-wide clinical governance initiatives, risk management, and accreditation processes.
7. Participate in strategic planning for service expansion, equipment upgrades, and process optimization across clinical departments
8. Outreach & Community Engagement

To perform this position 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.

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:

1. A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in pediatrics.
2. A license and certification to practice pediatrics.
3. Current and unrestricted medical license
4. Two (2) years experience in a private or hospital practice
5. ACLS, BLS & PALS certified (these can be updated in the hospital)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Moderate ability with the English language required, fluency preferred. Fluency in one of the local language(s) may also be required depending on the location.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to relate to children.
3. A caring and compassionate nature when working with children and their families.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Attention to Detail: Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor processes; concentrate on routine work details, and organize and maintain a system of records.
2. Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
3. Continuous Learning: Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
4. Decisiveness: Able to stand by a decision, despite second guessing or disagreement  from others; take quick action in a high-risk crisis; make difficult decisions and follow through; assess a situation and make an optimal and speedy decision despite limited information.
5. Leadership: Able to assume a role of authority as necessary; advocate new ideas, even when risk is involved; set an example for co-workers; delegate responsibility and empower direct reports to make decisions; provide constructive feedback to others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a co-worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

1. The co-worker must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
2. While performing the duties of this position, the co-worker is required to:
   1. Frequently; sit, use fine finger dexterity, talk, and hear.
   2. Occasionally; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
3. 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 functions. 
4. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Fixed term 2 years contract (Renewable)

Qualified and Interested individuals are requested to submit applications (Cover letter and CV) as soon as possible through our website link. Inly applications through the link will be acknowledged.

Application for this position will be reviewed on rolling basis as such we will close this advert when we are in receipt of sufficient applicants. 

This position is located in one of our hospital countries. You must currently live in - Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Philippines.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Network Hospital Graphic Designer works hybrid, splitting time remotely and at one of the eight CURE International Hospitals. The Network Hospital Graphic Designer is a member of a country-specific CURE hospital team, but has a direct line (operational) reporting relationship with the Global Content Manager and a dotted line (functional) reporting relationship with the MSC Lead Designer. 

The Network Hospital Graphic Designer plays a primary role in the process of creating print and digital collateral that meet the creative needs and objectives of the eight CURE International hospitals.  This position requires interdepartmental coordination across CURE to ensure that all visual designs communicate desired messages and function successfully for a variety of audiences in order to support the goals of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Create and design collateral material, including but not limited to hospital annual reports, printed mailings, brochures, posters, etc., that support CURE’s branding and messaging and reflect appropriate design for the target audience(s).
2. Assist in the creative process by helping establish a creative plan for projects.
3. Participate in brainstorming innovative approaches for design.
4. Manage relationships and print processes with external vendors.

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. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in graphic design.
2. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience in a related field.

This is a remote position in one of our hospital countries - Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Philippines.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

CURE International is seeking a mission-driven leader to serve as the Network Ministry

Programs Coordinator. This role will strengthen trauma-informed, Christ-centered care by

equipping and mentoring hospital-based teams, standardizing children’s ministry activities, and

ensuring the effective rollout of Hope Houses and counseling programs across the network.

Working closely with the Chief Ministry Officer and hospital Spiritual Ministry Directors, the

Coordinator will align practices, build capacity, and create sustainable models of ministry that

transform the patient and family experience.

Focus areas include:

• Children’s Ministry Activities – playrooms, joyful spaces, and discipleship programming (Jesus and Me, OneHope)
• Counseling Programs – biblical counseling, trauma-informed care, and psychosocial support
• Hope House Program – long-stay family discipleship, life skills, and restorative care
• Administration & Coordination – reporting, standardization, and strategic support

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Children’s Ministry Activities

• Strengthen and standardize playroom ministries across hospitals, ensuring they are consistently used as part of the patient and family experience.
• Support development of joyful, child-friendly spaces (playrooms, playgrounds, gardens) that promote healing and inclusion of children with disabilities.
• Ensure consistent use of children’s ministry discipleship materials, including Jesus and Me and OneHope, across all hospitals — whether in playrooms, wards, or other settings.
• Mentor and equip Children’s Mentors to deliver structured, Christ-centered discipleship and activity programming.
• Collaborate with hospital teams to integrate children’s ministry activities with broader patient and family care goals.

2. Counseling Programs

• Lead the development and rollout of biblical counseling services across the network.
• Develop and implement standardized patient counseling assessment tools to strengthen psychosocial ministry initiatives.
• Train and mentor hospital counseling teams in trauma-informed care, psychosocial support, and art therapy.
• Facilitate monthly network-wide calls with counseling staff to review practices, share learnings, and strengthen delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance to Spiritual Ministry Directors on counseling, psychosocial, and art therapy programs.
• Ensure counseling is integrated into both the clinical journey (e.g., pre- and post-surgery) and the spiritual journey of patients and families.

3. Hope House Program

• Oversee design and implementation of Hope Houses as restorative environments for families of children receiving long-term care.
• Ensure Hope Houses provide holistic programming that includes:
  • Discipleship – Bible studies, prayer, and fellowship
  • Counseling – individual and family support
  • Education – literacy, tutoring, school readiness
  • Life Skills Training – practical skills to strengthen families after discharge
  • Recreation – family-centered play and community activities
• Equip and mentor Hope House staff to deliver consistent, high-quality programming.
• Monitor program effectiveness, gather family feedback, and recommend improvements.
• Provide the Chief Ministry Officer with regular updates on progress and needs.

4. Administration & Coordination

• Compile and synthesize monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from hospital ministry teams.
• Develop and maintain a standardized library of ministry resources (curricula, tools, policies, and guides).
• Support a network-wide resource inventory and distribution system for children’s ministry and counseling.
• Provide the Chief Ministry Officer with strategic insights on strengthening psychosocial and counseling ministries.
• Participate in Spiritual Ministry Director meetings and network-wide forums for planning, evaluation, and training.
• Track network meeting minutes, action points, and follow up with participants to ensure their completion.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Ministry Officer.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• ≥85% of hospitals implementing standardized counseling assessment tools by FY26.
• ≥85% of hospitals consistently running structured playroom ministry activities.
• ≥85% of hospitals consistently using Jesus and Me and OneHope materials with children in playrooms and wards.
• ≥75% of long-stay families engaged in Hope House programming where facilities exist.
• ≥85% of surveyed families report increased emotional, spiritual, and social support during long-term stays.
• Monthly mentoring and review calls with hospital counseling teams consistently conducted and documented.
• ≥85% of monthly and quarterly ministry reports from hospitals are submitted on time.
• ≥85% of action points identified in Spiritual Ministry Director and network-wide meetings are completed by the agreed-upon deadlines.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling, Psychology, or related field (required).
• Theological or Christian ministry training (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years experience leading children’s ministry programs, ideally with therapeutic/social skills activities (experience with children with disabilities preferred).
• Experience training, coaching, and supervising staff in international Christian organizations (desired).
• Prior experience in patient counseling or psychosocial support (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Fluency in English (required); bilingualism preferred.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and culturally appropriate counseling practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to design psychosocial curriculum, train others, and manage group dynamics.
• Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to inspire, guide, and motivate others.