Director of Special Projects (Office of the President)

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.

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.

• Lead execution of high-priority, cross-functional initiatives originating from the Office of the President
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• Translate executive priorities into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables with accountability
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• Coordinate inputs across departments to drive alignment and momentum
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• Proactively identify risks, delays, or misalignment and elevate them for action

• Prepare polished executive-, board-, and donor-ready materials, including briefs and presentations
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• Synthesize complex medical, operational, and programmatic information into clear narratives
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• Support preparation and coordination of board packets and leadership materials
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• Draft correspondence and communications on behalf of the President when delegated

• Support tracking and reporting for CURE’s multi-year strategic plan and annual priorities
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• Monitor progress against key initiatives, milestones, and organizational goals
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• Prepare concise executive and board updates on progress and priorities
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• Coordinate cross-departmental inputs to ensure accuracy and alignment

• Maintain continuity of work during executive travel and external engagements
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• Track commitments, follow-ups, and open decisions to ensure nothing stalls
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• Partner closely with the Executive Assistant to support seamless information flow
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• Represent the Office of the President with professionalism, discretion, and mission alignment

Required

• Master’s degree in Global Health, Public Health (MPH), International Development, Health Policy, Health Administration, or a closely related field
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• 8–10+ years of experience in global health, international development, or complex mission-driven organizations
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• Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives with responsibility for execution
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• Proven ability to support senior leadership and prepare executive- or board-level materials
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• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information
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• Alignment with CURE’s Christian mission and values
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Preferred

• Experience supporting healthcare delivery organizations or hospital systems
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• Familiarity with global health environments involving ministries of health, donors, NGOs, or faith-based partners
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• Experience with strategic planning, organizational performance tracking, or enterprise-level initiatives
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• Prior exposure to board governance or major donor engagement

• Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan (in office)
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• Occasional domestic and international travel required

CURE International offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and opportunities for meaningful global impact.