Change Lives with CURE Zimbabwe

Position Summary:
Fabricates high quality assistive devices under the direction of prosthetist/orthotists and physiotherapists
that improve the mobility of children with disability and enable their full participation in society.

Essential Duties:

•  Fabricates and assembles prosthetic and orthotic devices according to prosthetist/orthotist instructions.
•  Prepares and fills prosthetic/orthotic casts aligned according to prosthetist/orthotist instructions
•  Prepares additional prosthetic/orthotic components including sewing leather straps, bending and attaching metal uprights and joints
•  Documents the components and techniques used in the fabrication of a device
•  Maintains inventory of supplies and materials
• Communicates with clinicians to ensure that treatment plans are on schedule
• Evaluates devices at each stage of fabrication to ensure high quality and patient safety
• Replaces or repairs broken components including straps, padding, lining, rivets etc. as required.
• Demonstrates ongoing personal and professional development by undertaking relevant trainings including CPD activities as may be organised inside or outside the hospital
•  Adheres to CURE and national/international protocols and documentation standards
• Performs routine maintenance of tools and equipment and reports any malfunction to the immediate supervisor or appropriate person(s) as soon as possible
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Education and Experience:
1.  5 O'Levels 
2.  A relevant certificate in Prosthetics and Orthotics will be an added advantage
3. Previous experience of a workshop or manufacturing environment including the use of hand and
    power tools and measuring tools.
4. Previous experience of inventory management and stock control.
5. Experience of fabricating prosthetic/orthotic devices is desirable but not essential as training will
be provided.
Knowledge and Skills 
1. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including in English
2. Empathy and compassion for children with disabilities and their families.
3. Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
4. Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and work independently
5. Basic IT skills including use of MS Word and MS excel.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Construction Projects Coordinator plays a key role in advancing CURE International’s mission by helping deliver high-impact hospital construction and renovation projects around the world. This position supports the successful planning, coordination, and execution of projects that directly enable CURE hospitals to provide life-changing surgical care to children.

Working alongside project engineers, finance teams, and hospital leadership, the Construction Projects Coordinator ensures that projects stay organized, financially aligned, and on track. By maintaining clear project documentation, monitoring budgets and timelines, and providing actionable reporting, this role helps transform strategic construction plans into real-world facilities that serve children and families in need.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to complex projects—while knowing their work contributes to expanding access to healing and hope for children across the globe.

Why CURE?

At CURE International, your work becomes part of something far bigger than a job—it becomes part of a mission to change lives.

When you join CURE, you join a team of passionate professionals who believe their skills should make a difference. Our work environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and deeply meaningful. Team members are empowered to bring their expertise while growing professionally alongside colleagues who are united by a shared calling to serve.

Working at CURE means contributing to projects that have lasting global impact. Every hospital improvement, expansion, or new construction project directly supports our ability to reach more children in need. For those who want their work to matter—and to see tangible results that transform lives—CURE offers a uniquely rewarding place to build a career.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management Support & Coordination
  Maintain organized project documentation, templates, and file systems to ensure all project materials are accurate, current, and easily accessible.
• Budget & Cost Tracking
  Track and reconcile project budgets, cost reports, and financial data, collaborating closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure alignment between planned and actual expenditures.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
  Update project schedules, Gantt charts, and dashboards to reflect real-time progress against milestones, providing regular reports that support informed decision-making.
• Team Coordination
  Coordinate project team meetings, track action items, and communicate follow-up tasks to ensure alignment and accountability across project stakeholders.
• Data Management & Process Improvement
  Maintain centralized project data and identify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of building construction similar project experience.
• Experience with financial reporting and variance analysis for capital expenditures.
• Certifications in one or more aspects of project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project or other project management software (Odoo Project, Asana).
• Proficient in English: Speech and Written Communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospital / healthcare construction is preferred.

CURE International is a global nonprofit network of children’s hospitals that provide surgical care in a compassionate, gospel-centered environment. Services are provided at no cost to families because of the generosity of donors and partners around the world.

The International Accounting Manager provides support and oversight to CURE’s hospitals in Africa ensuring consistency and compliance with CURE’s mission, core values and operating guidelines. This position maintains a special focus on providing accounting support, financial integrity and record keeping by supporting the hospitals in budget preparation, compliance, and reporting. The International Accounting Manager is also responsible for internal audit and review functions for the hospitals and assists in policy and standards creation and implementation. 

The work location for this position can be remote work from a location on the continent of Africa or hospital based from a CURE Hospital location if one is located in your home country. Relocation is not offered for this position. All CURE required travel expenses will be covered by the organization.

Frequency of travel will be up to 40%. Travel will be required to provide support to hospital accounting teams, with an average of 4-5 country visits every 6 months.

Ideal candidates will be located on continent in Africa with easy access to airports for business travel.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Financial Review and Documentation:
   1. Provide accounting support to Hospital Controllers.
   2. Review hospitals’ financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness in Odoo.
   3. Implement and monitor fraud detection measures to safeguard financial integrity.
2. Cash Advances and Accounts Receivable Monitoring:
   1. Oversee cash advances to ensure timely liquidation.
   2. Monitor accounts receivables to ensure timely debt collection.
3. Account Reconciliation:
   1. Ensure all hospital accounts are properly reconciled including AR, AP, Fixed Assets, Prepaids, etc.
   2. Monitor hospital liabilities to ensure timely and accurate payments.
4. Month-End and Year-End Closing:
   1. Collaborate with Hospital Controllers to complete month-end closing procedures according to the agreed timeline.
   2. Implement and follow the month-end and year-end checklists.
5. On-Site Support:
   1. Travel to hospitals as needed to provide on-site financial support and resolve issues.
   2. Visit each assigned hospital at least twice a year for support and oversight.
6. Internal Audit Support:
   1. Assist Hospital Controllers in implementing internal audit recommendations.
   2. Help finance teams develop schedules to fully implement audit recommendations.
7. External Audit Support:
   1. Support Hospital Controllers during external audits.
   2. Review and verify audit reports and management letters.
8. Treasury Management:
   1. Work with Hospital Controllers to coordinate cash management processes, including revenue collection, disbursement control, shortfall coverage, cash forecasting, and idle funds investment.
   2. Prepare cash forecasts and monitor cash flow to maintain appropriate operating cash balances in line with CURE International guidelines.
9. Support for International Accounting Director:
   1. Assist the International Accounting Director with various assignments.
   2. Prepare reports on assigned tasks.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
2. Current and active license as a Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent, preferred.
3. Minimum of seven (7) years related experience in supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions of a small to medium-sized organization.
4. International organization experience preferred, but not required.
5. Non-profit experience preferred, but not required.
6. Internal auditing experience preferred, but not required.