CURE International are seeking a Executive Director to work in Niamey, Niger

Brief job description:
Responsible for providing for the operational, financial, and spiritual oversight of the hospital and serves as the primary spokesperson and representative of the hospital in the medical, business and Christian communities and with CURE U.S. headquarters. Also responsible for serving as the primary administrative liaison with the government and non-government entities within the country.

Skills and qualifications needed:
Minimum of five years hospital administration experience; knowledge of developing country settings and/or previous cross-cultural experience; international travel experience. Fluency in French and English required. Ability to assess risk, implement strategy, select people and measure performance. Excellent conflict management and problem solving skills. Excellent communications, public relations, and listening skills. Demonstrated ability to cope with and manage change. Understanding of IT systems and inventory management. Ability to build and maintain relationships with people of diverse backgrounds. Emotionally mature and self motivated. Must demonstrate a mature Christian faith and a sincere commitment to the mission of CURE International.

CURE International are seeking a Medical Director/Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to work in Niamey Niger. They would be responsible for medical oversight of the hospital which includes recruitment and training of physicians and staff for the hopsital, monitoring of all aspects of quality control of medical care, development and execution of education and training programs for national residents and physicians, and the development and maintenance of relationships with government agencies, non-governmental organisations and the medical community within the country. Also functions as an orthopaedic surgeon in the performance of surgeries.

Skills and qualifications needed:
Medical degree from qualified, recognised medical institution. Board certification required. Current licensure. 2 years experience in private or hospital practice. Experience in the developing world strongly preferred. Minimum 1 year experience in a management role. Excellent verbal and written use of the English language required. Fluency in French strongly preferred. Strong interest in teaching and training. Competency and proficiency in surgical procedure; Stong communication skills, especially with those of different cultures; Must demonstrate a mature Christian faith and a sincere commitment to the mission of CURE International.