Program Specialist, World Medical Mission

Program Specialist, World Medical Mission Location:

North Wilkesboro, NC, United States Job ID:

17191

Date Posted:

Apr 20, 2026 Job Description Get Involved! We are hiring a Program Specialist for our Post-Resident Program with World Medical Mission based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The Program Specialist leads all tactical processes and project work for the Post-Resident Program, including vetting program applicants, leading orientation, managing special projects, and spearheading tasks or projects identified by the Assistant Director. A day in the life of a

Program Specialist:

At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe. In the role of Program Specialist, you will have the opportunity to: Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him. Develop strategic mechanisms to maintain organizational relationships with mission hospital network and long-term sending agencies. Organize, plan, and lead on tasks directed by the Assistant Director of the Post-Residency Program. Lead the vetting and placement process for Post-Resident candidates in collaboration the World Medical Mission Engagement Team. Lead the planning, implementation, and execution of the annual Post-Resident Orientation, which includes extensive training of the participants. Manage the workflow of Special Project Requests from Post-Residents with World Medical Mission Finance team for effective and impactful ministry goals. Serve as public relations liaison between Post-Residents, Samaritans Purse, and donors to aid in their understanding of service to mission hospitals/and clinics in foreign countries as well as a comprehensive understanding of World Medical Mission and Samaritans Purse ministries. Assist with ongoing support and encouragement through international travel, email, video calls and phone communication with Post-Resident Physicians and accompanying family members. Manage the relationship with Broadcast to coordinate training videos and ongoing development for the Post-Residency Program. Prepare Post-Residency Program Reports to the Director and Deputy Director for internal Samaritans Purse reporting as well as approved external reporting. Lead the mentorship process between Post-Resident Physicians and each applicable mission hospital site. Collaborate with World Medical Mission volunteer placement and logistics staff, warehouse and biomed staff to provide updated information on partner hospitals and provide Post-Residents with needed support. Coordinate with Post-Resident and Country Director for specific hospital and ministry projects for Post-Resident project account. 1% of time in contact with Samaritans Purse beneficiaries (children, young adults, adults at risk) promoting and safeguarding their welfare within the context of Samaritans Purse operations. Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse .

Qualifications & Experience :

Bachelors degree from four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications or other applicable degree and three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. International experience required and experience with project management or recruiting is preferred. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred. Ability to balance strategic (big picture) thinking with tactical application (detailed oriented and execution focused). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to establish relationships with all levels of an organization. Strong presentation skills and ability to effectively present to various levels of audiences, including executives, peers, and students. Technically proficient with IT systems, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, reports, internet navigation and research. Experience using applicant tracking system preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data to insight are required. Results oriented self-starter, and motivated professional. Strong influence, relationship management and engagement skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Detail oriented with a high degree of organizational skills. Track record of success in managing projects and programs in a fast pace, complex and ever changing work environment. Ability to be comfortable with high volume workload and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves". Solutions focused and comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions. Strong internal and external customer service focus. Proven ability to cultivate strong partnerships, interface, communicate and influence at all levels of the organization.

Job Location:

North Wilkesboro, NC Type:

Full-Time Language Requirement:

Fluency in English (Required)

Travel Requirement:

This position requires domestic and international travel of approximately 50 days/year where work environment may vary with exposure to hot and humid conditions.

Benefits:

On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long-term and Short-term disability insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Term Life Insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days 10 sick days

Samaritan's Purse 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.

Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6. We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15. We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:89; Titus 3:4-7. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16,17, 18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23. We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15. We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9. We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism. Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15. We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10. We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5 New Applicants > Returning Applicant >