Project Coordinator & Maintenance Assistant

About Macha Hospital

Macha Mission Hospital has transformed the quality of life for many people in southeastern Zambia.

Founded in 1957 by BIC missionaries, the hospital serves more than 30,000 patients each year, most of whom are subsistence farmers who make less than a dollar a day. Macha Hospital includes a 208-bed inpatient facility, outpatient clinic, nursing school, and comprehensive community health care programs.

BIC Zambia leads Macha’s community outreach, which proclaims the love of Christ through providing quality medical care for Zambia’s underserved population. Through its Christian outreach, many patients also come to faith during their stay at the hospital.

Role Overview

The Project Coordinator and Maintenance Assistant at Macha Hospital involves two roles:

The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in the successful planning, implementation, and monitoring of various hospital projects. She/he will coordinate activities between various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, community health workers, local government agencies (particularly the Ministry of Health), and community organizations. The Project Coordinator will ensure that project activities align with program goals, are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

The Maintenance Assistant will assist the maintenance team performing routine repairs and preventative maintenance on the hospital building and its equipment (including electrical systems, plumbing, medical devices, and general building infrastructure) and ensuring the facility remains safe and functional for patients and staff while adhering to local health and safety regulations. Key responsibilities may include inspecting equipment, completing work orders, coordinating with outside contractors when needed, and maintaining proper documentation of maintenance activities.

Key Competencies

Project Management Skills: Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Experience using project management software a plus.
Team Player: Ability to follow instructions and respond to leadership direction, while also working independently and as part of a diverse team in a challenging environment.
Technical Skills: Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance. Familiarity with common medical devices and their maintenance needs.
Problem-solving: Ability to diagnose issues and identify solutions effectively.
Communication Skills: Effective communication with hospital staff to understand maintenance needs and report progress.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in the culture and environment and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Spiritual maturity: Incorporates prayer, Biblical understanding, and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s leading into training and planning.
Physical Fitness: Capability to perform tasks requiring lifting, climbing, and bending.

Those interested should have a long-term view, a missionary heart, and a commitment to serve the Zambian Brethren in Christ Church.

Next Steps

This person will serve under the leadership of the Zambian BIC Church, hospital administration, and BIC U.S. World Missions as their sending agency. World Missions maintains several types of ministry relationships, and this role could be filled by a Covenant Missionary or Global Volunteer:

Covenant Missionaries raise a portion of their own support, and World Missions provides administrative and financial support. They are eligible to receive full benefits, including medical, retirement, and resettlement. They are expected to complete our Missionary Development Program prior to deployment and serve terms of 1-3 years.
Global Volunteers use their existing skills and experience to serve God in a cross-cultural assignment. Generally, they serve in their desired field for a defined period of time (generally between three and twelve months).

Interested individuals should contact bichr@bicus.org.