Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
About the job
- A medical degree (MD or DO) from a qualified, recognized medical institution is required.
- A current and unrestricted medical license is required.
- Two years of experience in a private or hospital practice is required.
- Experience in pediatric plastic surgery is required.
- Moderate ability with the English language is required; fluency is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across cultures and language barriers is required.
- Strong training and facilitation skills are required.
- Competency and proficiency in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures are required.
- A strong interest in teaching and training is required.
- Adhere to CURE quality standards while providing hands-on surgical care to patients.
- Teach and train physicians in the principles and techniques of plastic and reconstructive surgical care, and oversee their surgical practice.
- Facilitate improvement in the quality of care, education, and administration of the plastic and reconstructive surgery department.
- Prepare and review case histories, evaluate patients, obtain data, and consult with family members.
- Examine patients, determine the need for clinical laboratory tests, and interpret examination findings and test results.
- Prescribe appropriate plastic and reconstructive surgical treatments based on findings and test results.
- Determine preoperative and postoperative care procedures, including administering sedatives, prescribing diets, and preparing patients' operative areas.
- Perform surgical procedures and coordinate operations with the anesthesiologist.
- Treat patients experiencing surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhage, and other complications.
- Direct operating room staff in preoperative and postoperative care procedures and operating room techniques.
- Instruct resident plastic and reconstructive surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
- Accurately and thoroughly chart pertinent patient information.
- Ensure patient safety during consultations, surgical interventions, and the postoperative environment.
- Assist the Medical Director in maintaining an accurate and adequate supply of medications and supplies.
- Perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.
- Board certification or board eligibility is preferred.
- Experience in the developing world is strongly preferred.
- Fluency in English is preferred.
About the company
CURE International runs a network of Christian children’s hospitals that deliver surgical care at no cost to families. In a compassionate, gospel-centered setting, qualified surgeons perform pediatric surgeries and post-operative care funded by donors worldwide. The service works through a nonprofit model: patients receive needed procedures free of charge, with funding and support coming from a global donor base and partnerships with local hospitals. This approach differentiates CURE from typical healthcare providers by combining faith-based care with a global, donor-supported system focused specifically on children. The company’s goal is to ensure that financially unable families can access essential surgical care for their children, while sharing compassionate Christian care across communities.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY25 delivered 21,019 surgeries and the most ministry activity in CURE history.
- Joni and Friends partnership delivered 200 wheelchairs in Uganda, extending patient outcomes beyond surgery.
- The 2026 Addis Ababa expansion strengthens training capacity for 200 surgeons and anesthesiologists annually.
What critics are saying
- Donor dependence remains extreme: FY25 giving was $64.1M, mostly individuals, leaving revenue fragile.
- CURE Ethiopia's $12.5 million build depends on partners like Rees-Jones Foundation and USAID.
- Mission-driven governance and religious framing limit talent pools, complicate scaling, and deter secular operators.
What makes CURE International Children's Hospitals unique
- Eight pediatric hospitals across Africa and the Philippines focus on treatable childhood disabilities.
- CURE Ethiopia's 22,000-square-foot expansion adds five operating rooms and 5,000 annual patients by 2026.
- Bahmni digitization with Thoughtworks standardizes workflows across seven African hospitals, improving EMR consistency.
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