About this role
Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.
About this role
The Hospital Director provides leadership to the hospital staff and management oversight of the daily operation of the Hospital towards achievement of the programmatic goals established for each host nation. This involves overseeing the whole patient journey from screening to discharge, and everything in-between, including the Wards, Operating Room, Hospital Support Services, Rehab, Dental, and our Hospital Outpatient Extension (HOPE) Center ashore (when applicable).
What you will contribute
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Provide oversight for all Hospital areas to maintain an efficient, safe, and caring environment for patients, caregivers, and Crew
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Assist in producing the healthcare services plan for each field service. This may include participation in the assessment process and related analysis of the feasibility of proposed services, treatments, screenings, and training opportunities
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Build relationships and partnerships with the host government and other programmatic partners consistent with Mercy Ships’ Core Values – in order to ensure programs are designed, implemented and handed over in an appropriate and sustainable manner
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Supervise, encourage and coach direct reports, providing regular feedback and spiritual leadership to ensure that they and their teams are functioning effectively and growing spiritually
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Provide spiritual leadership for department by organizing regular devotional and prayer times
For This Role, You Will Need
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Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program
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Master of Business Administration with health care emphasis and/or at least three years of senior hospital administrative experience in medical multi-specialty setting required
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Current or recent senior responsibility with Mercy Ships, strong working knowledge of Mercy Ships organization, values and culture and / or previous clinical experience in developing nations preferred
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Excellent organizational and relational skills
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Fluent in English
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Willing to continually improve French language skills and/or attend immersion program as needed
The experience of a lifetime is calling.
More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.
At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.
Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most.