Medical Doctor

BIC U.S. World Missions (Zimbabwe)

Published

Date: 3-year term

Accountable to: Regional Administrator

Position Summary

This medical personnel (doctor) will improve the quality of care that hospitals can provide. They will serve as medical officer in a BIC hospital (Mtshabezi or Phumula) and carry out all normal hospital medical procedures. They will work with the hospital administrator in an effort to make the hospital program run smoothly and effectively. This team member(s) will integrate in healthy ways with the team already in place in the country. Those interested should have a long-term view, a missionary heart, and a commitment to the Church.

Qualifications Required

  • Proclamation of the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the authority of Scripture
  • Active participation in a local congregation in the place of service
  • Adaptability to different cultural and social environments
  • Emotional, social, and spiritual growth
  • A life-style based on biblical teaching
  • Sensitivity to local believers regarding appropriate dress, standards of living, and cultural expectations regarding the use of alcohol

Expectations

The participant is expected to adhere to all policies, including the personal covenant, included in the BIC U.S. policy manual. To perform the role successfully, individual(s) should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

  • Problem solving: the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
  • Team interaction: the individual is willing to work together with a team
  • Interpersonal skills: the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things
  • Oral communication: the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings
  • Written communication: the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information (for writing team blogs)
  • Adaptability: the individual adapts to changes in the culture and environment, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
  • Dependability: the individual follows instructions and responds to leadership direction
  • Safety and security: the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures outlined by BICWM policy
  • Practices the presence of God: active in prayer, spiritual disciplines, and accountability
  • Continued professional development
  • Incorporates prayer, Biblical understanding, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s leading into training and planning

Performance Standards

  • Work and encourage any local doctors on staff, as well as nurses, etc., to perform professionally
  • Serve as a spiritual mentor for staff members
  • Model a Christian lifestyle to staff, patients, and community
  • Attain annual goals established between Team Leader and Regional Administrator (Ministry Agreement)

Interested candidates should contact bichr@bicus.org.