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**](https://careers.samaritanspurse.org/pages/working-with-us).

**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