Change Lives with Tebow CURE

Tebow CURE Hospital of the Philippines is looking for a Registered Dietitian (Reliever)  with strong leadership skills and knowledge of food planning and preparation.

The Dietitian is responsible for planning and conducting food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of the disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assess patients’ nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling
2. Consult with physicians and a health care professional to determine the patient’s nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
3. Conduct individual counseling, especially to a patient under pre-and post-operation on the basic rules of good nutrition and healthy eating habits to attain optimum nutrition and fast recovery.
4. Conduct nutrition monitoring and advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modification, and food selection and preparation.
5. Oversee and Monitor food service operation to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
6. Train food preparation or food service personnel.
7. Coordinate activities of food service staff.
8. Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
9. Check and monitor inpatients’ diet changes, progression and dietary restriction, pre-and post-operation with other health care professionals (Nurse, Physicians)
10. Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
11. Coordinate recipe development and standardization, develop new menus, and practice cycle menus to avoid repetition.
12. Make sure to incorporate an individualized diet for patients with food restrictions and diet modifications.
13. Determine meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices.
14. Develop policies for food services or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control
15. Inspect meals served in conformance to presented diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
16. Prepare and administer budgets for food, equipment & supplies.
17. Monitor food purchases in accordance with health and safety codes.
18. Perform any other duties assigned to further the mission of CURE Philippines Inc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 
2. Licenses/Certifications Required; if any: License Nutritionist-Dietitian
3. Minimum Experience Required: At least 2 years of experience as a Dietitian

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to listen carefully to instructions
2. Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
4. Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
5. Able to actively look for ways to help people.

The Operating Room Technician, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of all patients under his/her care. They are responsible for getting the patient ready for surgery by cleaning the skin where the incision will occur, applying drapes, and helping the surgery team prepare. Additional job duties could include holding organs or retractors in place, assisting with sutures, and counting supplies. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication with the charge nurse, the patient, staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
2.  Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
3. Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately.
4. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
5.  Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens.
6. Assists in picking cases and planning instrument needs.
7. Inventories receive, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership
8. Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment.
9. Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
10. Assist in the work area in central sterile between scrub assignments as needed.
11. Assist in keeping the overall operating room clean and tidy
12. Make sure room is cleaned, straightened, and stocked before going off duty
13. Help in rooms by opening cases or helping with stocking, as needed
14. Check daily to keep abreast of new changes occurring in the operating room
15. Keep abreast of new techniques and procedures
16. Handling and care of surgical instruments
17. Assist in the preparation of cases for the following day
18. Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies
19. Participate in unit meetings and educational activities in order to develop skills and grow in awareness.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education Required: Certified Nursing Attendant
2. Certificate/License Required; if any: Certification as a surgical technologist preferred, or similar experience in practical nursing or an operating room
3. Minimum Experience Required: 1 year of Hospital work experience Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure
2. Ability to work well under stressful and emergency situations.
3. Knowledge of medical terminology
4. Able to act quickly and accurately
5. Demonstrated knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies located in the operating room

Tebow CURE Children’s Hospital of the Philippines is looking for a hardworking and dedicated individual to fill in the role of Housekeeping Attendant.

The Housekeeping Attendants must ensure that their assigned work areas are clean and sterile; hospital standard cleaning procedures and protocols must be followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Keeping facilities and common areas clean and maintained.
2. Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
3. Follow established protocol for cleaning assigned work areas per schedule.
4. Dispose of waste appropriately and as needed.
5. Handle and dispose of medical waste in a responsible manner in accordance with Hospital policies.
6. Assist Nursing Staff as necessary for the efficient operation of the patient wards and operating rooms.
7. Remove soiled lines from various locations and prepare them for laundry service.
8. Change bed linens as necessary.
9. Record and keep safe all items found in garments received for cleaning.
10. Sort out linens needing repair or mending.
11. Cleaning and disinfecting certain equipment like hospital beds, bedside tables, and IV stands to ensure sterility for patient care.
12. Package and deliver supplies like paper towels, bags, and containers to respective areas.
13. Assist patients if necessary.
14. Perform other duties as requested to fulfill the mission of CURE Philippines, Inc.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the team. It is also expected that every employee at any level to show initiative and willingness to contribute even in areas that are outside their normal job duties.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education Require: High School Diploma or equivalent document
2. Licenses/Certifications Required, if any: Training in hospitality or housekeeping preferred
3. Minimum Experience Require Experience in Housekeeping or previous work related to hospitality work preferred. TESDA NCII Certification is an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Good communication skills.
2. Solid understanding of the need for an appropriately clean environment for patients.
3. Ability to establish priorities and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision.
4. Ability to comprehend the sterilization of materials, an area, or a room.
5. Ability to learn new techniques and procedures related to cleaning and disinfection.
6. Ability to follow written and verbal directions
7. Adept at working well independently with minimal supervision.
8. Highly dedicated and hardworking. Willing to work extra hours if needed.
9. With an exceptional work ethic and strong attention to work quality, safety, and cleanliness.

Tebow CURE Children's Hospital of the Philippines is looking for someone who can fill in the role of Patient Support Services Director. 

The Patient Support Services Director is a Senior Management role and is responsible for the overall management of patient support services, including but not limited to screening, registration, scheduling, housing, and transportation, and working with partner organizations and government units. The Patient Support Services Director will ensure that all patients receive the highest level of customer service and that all staff members are providing excellent customer service. The Patient Support Services Director will also be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures related to patient support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide a high standard of support to patients and clinical staff as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with clinical and support staff to foster the delivery of quality care.
2. Ensure proper scheduling of patient appointments and timely reminder calls to patients for follow-up schedules.
3. Review and improve patient scheduling to reduce waiting times and drop-outs.
4. Ensure that patient monitoring databases are up-to-date and accurate.
5. Ensure that patients are informed about delays or wait times to ensure they are seen on time while also updating their information at every visit.
6. Ensure that patients are well-informed about the specific hospital services.
7. Ensure that patient queries and concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
8. Investigate patient concerns and implements appropriate courses of action.
9. Collaborate with external partners and ensure the availability of patient housing accommodation and transportation.
10. Manage the Patient Services Coordinator team and supervise mobile clinic operations and arrangements.
11. Designs, monitors, and manages mobile clinic schedules/roster.
12. Manage Social Workers and schedulers to minimize patient appointment cancellations.
13. Builds partnerships with local government units, churches, and other organizations to increase reach and impact.
14. Build and maintain relationships with all department heads and external partners to make sound decisions and develop strategic goals.
15. Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of all Patient Support Services staff to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
16. Conducts regular meetings with the Patient Support Services Team to set objectives for the team and evaluate progress, oversee implementation of objectives, and identify any barriers to reaching these objectives.
17. Conducts departmental orientation and in-service training to explain policies and work procedures related to Patient Support Services.
18. Foster an environment within the team that supports staff development and encourages ideas and takes account of staff opinions.
19. Obtain adequate facts and evaluates data to identify and intervene in actual and/or potential safety and risk management issues related to Patient Support Services.
20. Ensure that all pertinent information are properly communicated to all department and leadership concerned in a timely manner.
21. Document pertinent information, actions, and decisions and communicates to the Executive Director.
22. Uphold organization policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed
23. Review and assess department projected budgets and goals/objectives/specific activities monthly and submit reports to the Executive Director for review and approval.
24. Adopt a strategic approach to the development and management of patient support services.
25. Recruit, train, and mentor Patient Support Service staff.
26. Continually seeks and acts upon opportunities for personal and team development.
27. Ensure that information relating to patients, clinical staff, and the organization are kept confidential and may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Data Privacy Act and related company policies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, medical and behavioral sciences or related fields
2. Certificate/License Required; if any: With Professional Driver’s License
3. Minimum Experience Required: 5+ years of a senior leadership role in the appropriate field; 1 to 2 year’s experience in social work, nursing, or community development. Preferably with experience in a healthcare organization or NGO
4. Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the mission of CURE Philippines.
5. Must love people and can quickly build rapport.
6. Willingness to spend a significant portion of time out of the office meeting partners, supporting patients, and building awareness about the services offered by the Hospital.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Experience with budget and business plan development
2. Proven ability to develop innovative solutions for increased productivity
3. Superior negotiation skills in both internal and external settings
4. Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills, demonstrated by previous professional success
5. Strong ethical leadership abilities.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Strong people skills.
8. Outstanding organizational skills.
9. Ability to make projections three years into the future.
10. Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legislative guidelines

CURE International Children’s Hospitals is currently accepting applications for Executive Director. CURE is a faith-based non-profit organization operating a network of eight children’s hospitals throughout Africa and the Philippines. We provide world-class surgical care and intentional spiritual care to children living with treatable disabilities, all of which is free of charge to the patients and their families. The employee headcount at our hospitals range from 100-150 with annual operating budgets averaging around $3 million USD.

The Executive Director maintains overall accountability for the operational, financial, spiritual, and clinical health of the hospital, as well as any related programs within the country, and is the primary spokesperson and representative of CURE International, the hospital, and specialty programs in the local community and host nation. They serve as the primary liaison with CURE's Mission Support Center (MSC; located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA), the host nation government, and non-government entities within the country.  

Acting in a strategic and visionary capacity, the Executive Director seeks to equip, empower, and enforce the hospital management team to execute the functions assigned to their respective areas.  Additionally, they are responsible for creating and cultivating a culture where hospital team members thrive in fulfilling CURE’s mission, vision, and values.   

If you are a highly-effective leader with significant experience in healthcare who is looking to make a difference in the lives of children across the globe, apply today to learn more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Facilitate strategic planning for the hospital. Lead the hospital team in the execution of the objectives and initiatives coming out of the strategic planning process.   
2. Provide oversight to and directly support and uphold the Spiritual Director in the execution of the spiritual ministry program in accordance with the CURE Essential Standards for Spiritual Ministry. 
3. Provide spiritual leadership to the hospital team to influence team members to accomplish God’s purposes through their work.   
4. Support both nationals and expatriates in the following ways:
   1. In conjunction with the People & Culture Manager, facilitate the hiring of all staff necessary to operate the hospital and ensure adequate orientation and training of all new co-workers.  Empower the People & Culture Manager to work closely with the MSC to establish fair hiring, performance review, and compensation policies and procedures.  
   2. In conjunction with the MSC People & Culture and Global Outreach teams, maintain overall responsibility for the logistics and needs of both short-term and long-term expatriates and visitors to the hospital in an effort to ensure their personal success and value-add contributions to the hospital.  Empower local team members to execute the logistical details in this regard.   
   3. Empower the People & Culture Manager to ensure that all expatriate and local staff have the necessary paperwork (work permit, residence permit, medical license etc) prior to starting work in accordance to the country's law.
5. Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer and the MSC Finance team, as well as the Finance Manager, on:
   1. Development of the annual consolidated budget for the hospital and its programs. 
   2. Overall financial management issues. Overall accountability for all financial transactions and reporting at the hospital.  
   3. Preparation and provision of materials for the hospital’s independent audit.  
   4. Overall responsibility for coordinating and managing an effective inventory management system to ensure responsible utilization of resources and monies.
6. Work closely with the MSC Advancement team on support-raising activities related to opportunities for in-country financial and gift-in-kind (GIK) revenue from individuals, businesses, other NGOs, and government entities.
7. Maintain overall accountability for the management and maintenance and ongoing functionality and dependability of hospital facilities and equipment.  
8. Maintain overall responsibility for the safety and security of patients, families, staff, and visitors by developing and implementing safety and security protocols and procedures.  
9. Establish standards for practice management and patient ratification/experience and maintain the hospital’s policies and procedures consistent with SAFECARE standards and other relevant Ministry of Health/Medical Council’s guidelines.
10. Ensure compliance with all local laws. Monitor changes in the local legal landscape and ensure that the hospital is prepared for compliance with new laws.    
11. In coordination with the Medical Director, ensure that the hospital maintains compliance with all country medical laws and statutes and CURE quality and patient care standards. 
12. Develop and maintain relationships with governmental and non-governmental agencies and the larger local community.  Develop and maintain memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that define and govern these relationships.  
13. Submit written reports of all significant data/activities to MSC, in accordance with the timelines established. 
14. Perform annual evaluations of the assigned team members, and set annual goals for these team members.     
15. Ensure that no practice, activity, decision, or organizational circumstance that is unbiblical, unlawful, imprudent, or in violation of commonly accepted business practices or professional ethics, or in violation of the Statement of Faith of CURE is caused or allowed.  
16. Ensure that financial planning for any fiscal year does not deviate materially from CURE’s priorities, risk fiscal jeopardy, or fail to be derived from a multi-year plan.  
17. Ensure that all CURE assets are appropriately insured and that the hospital is adequately insured for any malpractice lawsuits.  
18. Facilitate connections between hospital senior management team members and related MSC functional areas to foster collaboration on various efforts and initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.
2. Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary, medium to large sized team of professionals and non-professionals.
3. Previous experience working in the healthcare industry for a minimum of 5 years is required.
4. Previous experience as an administrator in the healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
5. Fluency in English required. Fluency in one of the local language(s) may also be required depending on the location. 
6. Knowledge of developing country settings and/or previous cross-cultural experience is strongly preferred. 
7. Knowledge of The Joint Commission or SafeCare accreditation process is preferred.
8. Fundraising experience and knowledge is a plus.
9. Demonstration of a mature Christian faith with a close personal relationship with the Lord as evidenced by a strong prayer life, a commitment to and love for the Word of God, and a call to evangelism.  

Tebow CURE is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our ward nurse team. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions. He/she will administer medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed. 

The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting the patient. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs of the patient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Restores and promotes patient’s health using the nursing process
2. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
3. Provides physical and psychological support to patients, families, and friends.
4. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing rapport with patients and their families.
5. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
6. Performs quality of care by adhering to the established plan of care and standards.
7. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
8. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
9. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions,
10. Maintains patients’ records in confidentiality.
11. Adheres to infection control policies and protocols.
12. Administers medication observing the rights of medication.
13. Ensures that equipment’s operational, calling for repairs and or preventive maintenance as the need arises.
14. Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
15. Maintains an intentional relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
16. Performs admission assessment and ongoing, focused system assessment, including medical histories.
17. Participates in and leads in-service training and team unit meetings.
18. Cross-train on other nursing roles and duties as necessary and willing to be assigned to other areas within the Nursing Department
19. Perform Charge Nursing.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education Required: Graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2. License Required: License by the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, Philippines
3. Certificates, if any: BLS, ACLS, PALS
4. Minimum Experience Required:  At least a 1-year experience as a Staff Nurse

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Fluent in local dialects such as Bisaya and Tagalog.
2. Able to communicate well in English, verbal and written.
3. Able to develop and provide individual patient care according to the established plan of care and standards.
4. Ability to make independent nursing decisions that meet standards of practice and are in the best interests of the patient.
5. Able to evaluate patient’s response to teaching, and plan in order to determine the effectiveness of the plan.
6. Ability to identify and interprets early indicators of the crisis situation and intervene immediately.
7. Able to support, embrace and live by the CURE core values, mission, and vision.

Tebow CURE is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our operating room nurse team. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditions. He/she will administer medication, monitor and record patient progress, and educate families and the patient as needed. 

The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency, and experience while assisting the patient. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of the current and future medical needs of the patient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Observe the aseptic technique to decrease the transmission of microorganisms to patients and personnel. 
2. Practice universal precautions on all patients. 
3. Implement and direct sterilization process for all operating room procedures.
4. Participate in the sterilization process of surgical instruments and materials. 
5. Continuously monitor for events that may contaminate the sterile field and initiate corrective action when breaks in sterile techniques are noted.
6. Implement the nursing process by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating each surgical patient.   
7. Follow instructions for decontamination, sterile processing, and disinfection of instruments and medical devices. 
8. Provide for a safe environment for patients and staff with regard to electrical, fire, chemical, radiological and occupational safety.
9. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team based on knowledge of the patient, procedure, and surgeon’s preferences. 
10. Document the recording of the nursing process in the patient’s medical record and complete all required hospital forms in an accurate manner. 
11. Assist with the induction and emergence of anesthesia and participate in an emergency situation with resuscitative measures if needed.   
12. Collaborate with anesthesia and surgery personnel to provide safe positioning for the patient. 
13. Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per established policy and procedure.
14. Identify and label drugs in the sterile field for use by the operating surgeon.
15. Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner. 
16. Cross-train on other nursing roles and duties as necessary and willing to be assigned on other areas within the Nursing Department

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education Required: Graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2. License Required: License by the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing, Philippines
3. Certificates, if any: BLS, ACLS, PALS
4. Minimum Experience Required: At least a 1-year experience as an Operating Room Staff Nurse

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field of nursing
3. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment 
4. Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities and work independently
5. Ability to handle confidential matters in an appropriate manner by maintaining patient and caregiver confidentiality