Missionary Opportunities
There are many exciting missionary opportunities to serve at ECWA Hospital Egbe. All missionary roles will have an emphasis on support, development, and training in an effort toward future sustainability. Support the leaders at ECWA Hospital Egbe in overall hospital improvement. Help develop best practices and establish high standards of health care delivery. Train leaders and staff to achieve these objectives. Consider serving from 6 months – 1 year or 2+ years. For detailed position specifications, please contact Lisette Ruiz – lruiz@egbemission.org.
Medical
The Family Medicine Physician will participate as a member of the medical team to provide medical excellence and quality medical training to staff and Resident Doctors enrolled in the Family Medicine Residency program; focus on patient care, considering physical and spiritual needs; participate in recruitment, leadership development, training, and clinical skills enhancement of staff; assist with the development and implementation of policies and best practices; demonstrate compassionate Christ-like care in the practice of medicine and patient-physician interactions.
Other Physicians needed to support, train and develop the medical team and expanding services include:
- OBGYN – Internist – Oncologist – Pathologist – Urologist. Please enquire about other disciplines not listed here.
Anesthetist or Nurse Anesthetist needed to work with the local nurse anesthetists in their ongoing training and development. This would include ensuring procedures are based on current best practices and understood by the anesthesia team.
The following Specialty Nurses are needed to train and support the nursing staff:
- Nurse Practitioner, Surgical Tech, Perioperative, Emergency Room, ICU, Anesthetist, Pediatrics, Ophthalmic
A Pharmacist is needed to work with the local team to expand the hospital pharmacy services to include additional compounding, staff development, and to assist in the opening of a community pharmacy in the town.
A Sonographer is needed to train the local medical staff to be proficient in ultrasound techniques in order to allow resident doctors and consultants to be confident in the results.
The Radiologist will provide diagnostic imaging of patients to maintain a high standard of medical diagnosis; provide leadership development to support the expansion of the department’s capabilities; document and implement best practices.
Construction/Maintenance
The Construction Manager will work in a supporting, advisory and mentoring role to the national Construction Leader and Foreman in the construction of a Surgery Center and Male Ward for ECWA Hospital Egbe. This important volunteer/missionary role will be the vital liaison between the US-based project leader and the national Construction Leader in ensuring clear communication on the myriad of ongoing details related to every aspect of the construction process from start to finish.
The Maintenance Manager will primarily mentor a national Maintenance Manager for the hospital and nursing college. This will involve overseeing the operation, leadership, staff recruitment, and management of the maintenance department to support the maintenance of the hospital and college’s land, buildings, infrastructure, facilities, water, reservoir, and electrical systems, equipment, and vehicles, and the maintenance of the residential homes and recreation areas located on the hospital campus. The Maintenance Manager will ensure that maintenance strategies and schedules are implemented, ensure accurate record-keeping and inventory management, and liaise with vendors on parts acquisitions. The goal is to ensure the national maintenance manager can take over this role when ready.
Administration
Hospitality Manager requires versatility in overseeing staff in the guest house, coordinating logistics, travel, food, and accommodation for guests and volunteers, and overseeing missionary housing; working alongside the hospital to prepare homes for national doctors and residents; and manage the cleaning and maintenance of any vacant homes.
Operations and/or Business Development Support person required to assist the Director of Administration in staff training and development, special projects, and improving business processes.
An IT Professional is needed to enhance and support the hospital’s network management, hardware acquisition, software development and database administration, and oversee the technical component of implementing electronic medical records management.
ECWA College of Nursing & Midwifery
Experienced Education Administrator is needed to support the leadership of ECWA College of Nursing & Midwifery in the transition from a hospital-based school of nursing to a recognized college. This would include recommendations when hiring key leadership roles, helping implement new curriculum, staff training and development, and overhauling current systems and procedures for efficiency and better outcomes.
