{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ade52c3f9e8bf211c69b3f0f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ade52c3f9e8bf211c69b3f0f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ade52c3f9e8bf211c69b3f0f","title":"Program Assistant","description":"Program Assistant, Caribbean Region\nWorld Pediatrics (WP) is a growing international non-profit organization with a mission to heal critically ill children and build healthcare capacity in the World. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team with a competitive compensation and benefits package.\nOur Program Assistant, Caribbean Region position will work in office in our St. Louis office.\nIn addition, our benefits include 100% company-paid employee coverage for all health and dental insurance offered, a retirement plan with a company match, 11 ½ paid holidays and four weeks of PTO in year 1. We believe in a modern approach to Paid Time Off that aligns with flexibility and goes beyond the norm or required.\nThis Program Assistant, Caribbean Region is a non-exempt position with a salary range of $48,000-$52,000.\nFor more information about who we are, we invite you to visit https://worldpediatrics.org/.\nThe Program Assistant serves as a key member of the Caribbean Programs team and is responsible for coordinating the medical supplies, equipment, inventory, and logistics required to support World Pediatrics' traveling medical teams throughout the Caribbean region. This position leads the acquisition, tracking, packing, shipping, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment while ensuring teams have the resources needed to successfully deliver patient care.\nWorking closely with medical volunteers, healthcare partners, in-country staff, and internal stakeholders, this role helps ensure the efficient planning and execution of medical team activities across the Caribbean region.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES include but are not limited to:\nMedical Supply & Inventory Management\nCoordinate medical supplies and equipment for Caribbean medical teams.\nManage inventory, shipping, and logistics for international medical missions.\nPartner with volunteers and clinical leaders to support team supply needs.\nBuild relationships with medical supply vendors and donation partners.\nVolunteer & Team Support\nCoordinate logistics and materials for volunteer medical teams.\nSupport communication with volunteers, healthcare partners, and stakeholders.\nCollaborate with program staff to ensure successful medical team operations.\nAssist with reporting and other program support activities.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, International Development, Global Health, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.\nExperience\n2–4 years of experience in program coordination, nonprofit operations, healthcare administration, global health, international development, or related fields.\nExperience coordinating multiple projects, events, stakeholders, or international activities preferred.\nExperience working with hospitals, healthcare providers, Ministries of Health, international programs, or nonprofit organizations preferred.\nExperience supporting budgets, reporting, donor-funded programs, or sponsorship programs preferred.\nSkills\nStrong organizational and project coordination skills.\nExcellent communication and relationship management abilities.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database/CRM systems.\nAbility to manage logistics and multiple competing priorities.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\nAbility to work effectively across cultures and geographic regions.\nExperience with program reporting, data management, and financial tracking preferred.\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.\nWork Environment\nIn-office; 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We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team with a competitive compensation and benefits package.\nOur Program Assistant, Caribbean Region position will work in office in our St. Louis office.\nIn addition, our benefits include 100% company-paid employee coverage for all health and dental insurance offered, a retirement plan with a company match, 11 ½ paid holidays and four weeks of PTO in year 1. 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