About this position
About CURE International
CURE International is a faith-based nonprofit organization operating a global network of children’s hospitals that provide life-changing surgical care to children with treatable disabilities. Through excellence in medicine, intentional ministry, and long-term capacity building, CURE serves children and families across Africa and the Philippines—proclaiming the hope of the gospel alongside world-class care.
Position Overview
The Director, Special Projects is a senior individual contributor within the Office of the President, reporting directly to the President & CEO. This role serves as a strategic execution partner—ensuring that the organization’s highest-priority initiatives, communications, and leadership commitments move forward with clarity, discipline, and follow-through.
Operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, and executive communication, the Director translates leadership direction into coordinated action across the organization, prepares executive- and board-level materials, and maintains continuity of progress during periods of executive travel or external engagement. The role is ideal for a globally experienced professional who thrives in complex, mission-driven environments and can operate confidently at both strategic and execution levels.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership
- Lead execution of high-priority, cross-functional initiatives originating from the Office of the President
- Translate executive priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables with accountability
- Coordinate inputs across departments to drive alignment and momentum
- Proactively identify risks, delays, or misalignment and elevate them for action
Executive, Board & Donor Communications
- Prepare polished executive-, board-, and donor-ready materials, including briefs and presentations
- Synthesize complex medical, operational, and programmatic information into clear narratives
- Support preparation and coordination of board packets and leadership materials
- Draft correspondence and communications on behalf of the President when delegated
Strategic Planning & Organizational Performance
- Support tracking and reporting for CURE’s multi-year strategic plan and annual priorities
- Monitor progress against key initiatives, milestones, and organizational goals
- Prepare concise executive and board updates on progress and priorities
- Coordinate cross-departmental inputs to ensure accuracy and alignment
Office of the President Continuity
- Maintain continuity of work during executive travel and external engagements
- Track commitments, follow-ups, and open decisions to ensure nothing stalls
- Partner closely with the Executive Assistant to support seamless information flow
- Represent the Office of the President with professionalism, discretion, and mission alignment
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in Global Health, Public Health (MPH), International Development, Health Policy, Health Administration, or a closely related field
- 8–10+ years of experience in global health, international development, or complex mission-driven organizations
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives with responsibility for execution
- Proven ability to support senior leadership and prepare executive- or board-level materials
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information
- Alignment with CURE’s Christian mission and values
Preferred
- Experience supporting healthcare delivery organizations or hospital systems
- Familiarity with global health environments involving ministries of health, donors, NGOs, or faith-based partners
- Experience with strategic planning, organizational performance tracking, or enterprise-level initiatives
- Prior exposure to board governance or major donor engagement
Work Environment & Travel
- Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan (in office)
- Occasional domestic and international travel required
Compensation & Benefits
CURE International offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and opportunities for meaningful global impact.
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