Samaritan's Purse Program Manager, Health and Nutrition, Vietnam

You have studied health and nutrition at a college level, issues related to public health intrigue you, and you want to share your knowledge and experience to make an eternal impact on the lives of people of another culture. You are organized, diplomatic, and love to see others growing in their vocation as well as their relationship with Christ. If this describes you, you may be the perfect fit for a job opportunity in Vietnam developing health-related programs and training our Vietnamese national staff to meet the health needs of the many ethnic groups living in the Highlands of Vietnam. The Program Manager for Health & Nutrition will provide technical assistance and leadership to all projects with a health, nutrition, or medical component. Key responsibilities include: - Lead existing and develop new health and nutrition programs. - Lead, train, and supervise health/nutrition staff. - Ensure team can monitor and evaluate projects according to SP standards. - Develop budgets and ensure programs operate within budget. - Visit field sites to provide support, address programmatic challenges, assess and evaluate program, identify future opportunities. - Interface with other international local organizations involved in health/nutrition active in Vietnam. - Actively seek out external funding opportunities. - Serve as a spiritual leader in the Hanoi office by maintaining personal relationship with Jesus Christ, is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, and attends daily devotions leading when called upon. - Participates in prayer support for the ministry, its donors, and its volunteers.

Qualifications - Maintains personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is consistent witness for Jesus Christ. - Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health or any health related degree. - Minimum of 3-5 years related international work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred. - Experience in health/nutrition in areas of public health, epidemiology, social or behavioral science, or related fields. - Past international experience is a plus. - Ability to travel over night to field sites to monitor projects. - Excellent planning and organizational skills. - Works well in a diverse team and pressured environment. - Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. - Strong relational skills and financial management experience preferred. - Proven management and leadership experience. - Willingness to learn survival level Vietnamese is necessary.

24 month Contract with the potential for renewal. This is an accompanied position.

Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL - EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION - EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister DEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work WALK IN BOLD FAITH - EXPECT God to do the impossible-- “God Room”

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