Program Coordinator.

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant area such as counseling, psychology, nursing or social work. 
2. Required fluency in English, verbal and written. 
3. Experience working in/with spiritual ministry within a health institution or similar setting preferred. 
4. Demonstrated experience with coordinating and directing programs, preferably for children and their families. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
 1. Demonstrated mature Christian faith with a close personal relationship with the Lord. 
2. Demonstrated ability to share the gospel effectively. 
3. Demonstrated computer based skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email. 
4. Demonstrated organizational ability and ability to maintain good documentation. 
5. Demonstrated ability to maintain strong communication from afar. 
6. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in partnerships, with excellent interpersonal 2 communication skills (both written and verbal). 
7.Strong command in Kipsigis, Kiswahili and English 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide counseling, guidance, education, spiritual care and whole child care to patients or families through carepoints (e.g. ward visits, clinic visits, phone calls and home visits) 
2. Organize educational events working with local charities and support groups and specialist neuro staff at Tenwek. eg. World HCPSB day; training days. 
3. Manage CURE Neuro counselor based at their respective Tenwek Mission Hospital. 
4. Manage database of all operated, all conservatively managed patients with neuro-developmental pathology (eg. MM without CSF diversion procedure or patients who underwent ETV) to ensure adequate follow up and optimized functional outcomes, and early intervention if required 
5. Plan a pro-active role in witnessing to patients and their families about Jesus (one on one or small groups) 
6. Coordinate with the neurosurgeon and team to gather timely and accurate surgical and patient data for purposes of patient outcomes, follow up and report to CURE Neuro. 
7. Ensure that surgical and patient data and reports are submitted to the CURE Neuro program on a monthly basis, or more frequently as requested. 
8. Ensure that ETV kit is utilized for its purpose and report any replacements or repairs of the ETV. 
9. Serve as a liaison between the patient or families and the CSF and team and other potential resources as needed and as the family allows. 
10. Follow up on any missed post-op appointments, and aim to see that child is evaluated in the most optimal manner possible. 
11. Maintain knowledge and documentation of the patient’s status until a minimum of 12 months post operation. 
12. Capture stories of impact with appropriate permission and provide to CURE Neuro 
13. Maintain consistent communication with CURE Neuro on program status 
14. Identify relevant, vetted resources for patients and families with hydrocephalus, spina bifida and other neuro-disabilities. 
15. Conduct caregiver sessions under the guidance of CURE Neuro and with permission by Tenwek Mission Hospital. 
16. Maintain duty of utmost care, confidentiality and professionalism while dealing with patients, their caregivers and while handling patient’s data. 
17. Attend all CURE Neuro calls and capacity building training in accordance to CURE Neuro. 

HOW TO APPLY.

Please send CV and cover letter using the following email address neuro@cure.org

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