Network Ministry Programs Coordinator (Remote in Africa)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

CURE International is seeking a mission-driven leader to serve as the Network Ministry

Programs Coordinator. This role will strengthen trauma-informed, Christ-centered care by

equipping and mentoring hospital-based teams, standardizing children’s ministry activities, and

ensuring the effective rollout of Hope Houses and counseling programs across the network.

Working closely with the Chief Ministry Officer and hospital Spiritual Ministry Directors, the

Coordinator will align practices, build capacity, and create sustainable models of ministry that

transform the patient and family experience.

Focus areas include:

• Children’s Ministry Activities – playrooms, joyful spaces, and discipleship programming (Jesus and Me, OneHope)
• Counseling Programs – biblical counseling, trauma-informed care, and psychosocial support
• Hope House Program – long-stay family discipleship, life skills, and restorative care
• Administration & Coordination – reporting, standardization, and strategic support

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Children’s Ministry Activities

• Strengthen and standardize playroom ministries across hospitals, ensuring they are consistently used as part of the patient and family experience.
• Support development of joyful, child-friendly spaces (playrooms, playgrounds, gardens) that promote healing and inclusion of children with disabilities.
• Ensure consistent use of children’s ministry discipleship materials, including Jesus and Me and OneHope, across all hospitals — whether in playrooms, wards, or other settings.
• Mentor and equip Children’s Mentors to deliver structured, Christ-centered discipleship and activity programming.
• Collaborate with hospital teams to integrate children’s ministry activities with broader patient and family care goals.

2. Counseling Programs

• Lead the development and rollout of biblical counseling services across the network.
• Develop and implement standardized patient counseling assessment tools to strengthen psychosocial ministry initiatives.
• Train and mentor hospital counseling teams in trauma-informed care, psychosocial support, and art therapy.
• Facilitate monthly network-wide calls with counseling staff to review practices, share learnings, and strengthen delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance to Spiritual Ministry Directors on counseling, psychosocial, and art therapy programs.
• Ensure counseling is integrated into both the clinical journey (e.g., pre- and post-surgery) and the spiritual journey of patients and families.

3. Hope House Program

• Oversee design and implementation of Hope Houses as restorative environments for families of children receiving long-term care.
• Ensure Hope Houses provide holistic programming that includes:
  • Discipleship – Bible studies, prayer, and fellowship
  • Counseling – individual and family support
  • Education – literacy, tutoring, school readiness
  • Life Skills Training – practical skills to strengthen families after discharge
  • Recreation – family-centered play and community activities
• Equip and mentor Hope House staff to deliver consistent, high-quality programming.
• Monitor program effectiveness, gather family feedback, and recommend improvements.
• Provide the Chief Ministry Officer with regular updates on progress and needs.

4. Administration & Coordination

• Compile and synthesize monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from hospital ministry teams.
• Develop and maintain a standardized library of ministry resources (curricula, tools, policies, and guides).
• Support a network-wide resource inventory and distribution system for children’s ministry and counseling.
• Provide the Chief Ministry Officer with strategic insights on strengthening psychosocial and counseling ministries.
• Participate in Spiritual Ministry Director meetings and network-wide forums for planning, evaluation, and training.
• Track network meeting minutes, action points, and follow up with participants to ensure their completion.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Ministry Officer.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• ≥85% of hospitals implementing standardized counseling assessment tools by FY26.
• ≥85% of hospitals consistently running structured playroom ministry activities.
• ≥85% of hospitals consistently using Jesus and Me and OneHope materials with children in playrooms and wards.
• ≥75% of long-stay families engaged in Hope House programming where facilities exist.
• ≥85% of surveyed families report increased emotional, spiritual, and social support during long-term stays.
• Monthly mentoring and review calls with hospital counseling teams consistently conducted and documented.
• ≥85% of monthly and quarterly ministry reports from hospitals are submitted on time.
• ≥85% of action points identified in Spiritual Ministry Director and network-wide meetings are completed by the agreed-upon deadlines.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling, Psychology, or related field (required).
• Theological or Christian ministry training (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years experience leading children’s ministry programs, ideally with therapeutic/social skills activities (experience with children with disabilities preferred).
• Experience training, coaching, and supervising staff in international Christian organizations (desired).
• Prior experience in patient counseling or psychosocial support (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Fluency in English (required); bilingualism preferred.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and culturally appropriate counseling practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to design psychosocial curriculum, train others, and manage group dynamics.
• Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to inspire, guide, and motivate others.