Director of Special Projects (Office of the President)

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.