Program Manager, Cleft Lip/Palate and Cataract Teams

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Program Manager for our Cleft Lip/Palate and Cataract (CLP/CAT) initiatives. This role is responsible for leading international surgical teams, overseeing all aspects of program execution, and providing strategic coordination, recruitment, logistics, and operational management.

A day in the life of a CLP/CAT Program Manager:

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of CLP/CAT Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• 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.

Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.
• Prior experience leading cross cultural teams strongly preferred.
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

Job Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

Travel Expectations: Travel Expectation: 75-100 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary.

Benefits:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days