Change lives with CURE Malawi.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Employed on a two year contract the position holder will work as part of a dynamic and highly motivated team; this involves working across the hospital in a range of wards, outpatient departments and community settings. Main site is at Beit Cure Hospital, however opportunities to work in mobile clinics with the wider multi-disciplinary team is available. 

The purpose of this position is to develop and provide appropriate physiotherapy services for CURE patients using evidence based practice along the care pathways outlined and governed by the medical department.  

JOB SUMMARY:

1. To determine clinical diagnosis using assessment skills, plan and deliver effective treatment programs and maintain associated records for patients with diverse presentation and complex physical and psychological conditions as an autonomous practitioner. 
2. To undertake evidence based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit. 
3. To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Medical Council of Malawi. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Clinical

• Assess and provide physiotherapy to patients. 
• Provide treatment to reduce pain, increase mobility and limit secondary functional disability by providing effective and evidence-based rehabilitation. 
• Assess, treat and monitor mobility problems by providing appropriate therapy to patients using walking aids and Assistive Products (Prostheses and Orthoses). 
• Participate in ward rounds to communicate treatment plans and support the medical team in providing holistic patient-centered care. 
• Provide support to the medical multidisciplinary team by providing a physiotherapy-based assessment of patients. 
• Ensure that patient’s needs and progress are communicated to other members of the medical multidisciplinary team as appropriate. 
• Attend medical multidisciplinary team reviews as appropriate. 
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive treatment notes by keeping a clinical record of treatment. 
• Demonstrate ongoing personal development by undertaking relevant training including CME activities as may be organized inside or outside of the hospital. 
• Adhere to established standards of patient care, treatment protocols and documentation. 
• Report any malfunction of equipment to the Senior Physiotherapist as soon as possible. 
• Represent the hospital at physiotherapy related activities as required. 
• Teach and train staff members, visitors and students as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Physiotherapist. 

Management :

• To be responsible for the competent use and maintenance reporting of all medical devices/equipment used by patients under your care. 

Human Resources: 

• To participate in and assist with the supervision, teaching and appraisal of students, technicians, assistants and other health professionals. 

Organization: 

• To be responsible for organizing and planning own caseload as well as assist in student, technicians, assistants timetables to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise. 
• To demonstrate flexibility to provide cross cover in times of staff shortage and work prioritization within the role. 

Communication: 

• To be able to use persuasive and empathetic communication skills to motivate patients so enabling them to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills
• To demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, guardians and other staff including situations where patients may have difficulties in understanding or communicating. 
• To maintain close links, communication and liaison between all staff and people involved in patient care, student supervision, and research or policy development as appropriate. 

Professional: 

• To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. 
• To undertake activities to ensure continuing professional development including active participation in regular departmental meetings, in-services and post-graduate training courses. 
• To maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice, audits and published research in different areas. 
• To participate in the appraisal review and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set knowledge and competencies

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Medical Council of Malawi licensure and credentialing.
• 2-5 years work experience.
• Knowledge of protocols for physical rehabilitation therapy of children with disabilities.
• Communication Skills - Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; listen well.
• Integrity - Able to be tactful, maintain confidence, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by co-workers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.
• Quality - Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; establish high standards and measures; do work right the first time; test new methods thoroughly; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
• Relationship Management - Able to develop rapport with others and recognize their concerns and feelings; build and maintain long-term associations based on trust; help others.
• Teamwork - Able to share due credit with co-workers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers; display team spirit.

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.

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. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. The co-worker must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
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. Frequently; 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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.

Beit CURE Children’s Hospital Malawi is an equal opportunity employer that promotes disability inclusion. Qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.