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Samaritan's Purse · 1 week ago

Program Manager, Cleft Lip/Palate and Cataract Teams

North Wilkesboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Program Manager for their Cleft Lip/Palate and Cataract initiatives. This role is responsible for leading international surgical teams, overseeing program execution, and managing logistics and operational aspects of the initiatives.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee CLP/CAT programming in designated countries, including supervision and development of national program staff

Develop annual country budgets for programs and provide oversight to ensure fiscal accountability, compliance, and alignment with organizational and programmatic goals

Obtain necessary permissions and agreements from local Ministries of Health and partnering hospital facilities, and assist with licensing in host countries

Serve as team leader on multiple CLP/CAT missions, providing leadership to volunteer teams in preparation for and during surgical missions

Recruit, select, train, and build relationships with qualified CLP/CAT team medical volunteers. Provide clear volunteer roles and determine placement

Identify, recruit, and select national partners and manage national program staff in designated countries

Oversee the development and implementation of evangelism and spiritual care strategies, as well as spiritual follow-up plans for CLP/CAT beneficiaries, ensuring engagement of qualified, local pastors

Ensure all medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment are available for CLP/CAT missions, work with Projects Logistics and oversee relationships with government officials to procure supplies and obtain customs clearance, and conduct post-mission inventories

Oversee in-country patient screening and recruitment efforts, maintain beneficiary lists/contact information, and oversee patient coordination during surgical week

Work with national CLP/CAT staff to arrange patient transportation, food, and lodging

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Nursing degreeActive RN licenseOperating room experienceInternational experienceCross cultural team leadershipBiblical StudiesFluency in English

Required

Nursing degree and five (5) to seven (7) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must have an active RN or advanced practice nursing license

International experience required

12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire

Fluency in English (required)

Operating room experience and certifications strongly preferred