Chief Executive Officer, Medical Ministry International
Position is Filled for this Role
About the Organization
Medical Ministry International’s (MMI) roots trace back to 1969 when two organizations, Christian Medical Society (CMS-USA) and Evangelical Medical Missionary Aid Society (EMMAS-Canada) began one and two week medical missions to provide essential medical care to underserved persons in foreign countries. MMI now provides life changing medical services in 23 countries. MMI’s ethos is best described by its Mission and Values statements:
Mission Statement
Medical Ministry International (MMI) is an opportunity to serve Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and compassionate health care in this world of need.
Values Statement
We seek to be people of integrity and good character as we strive to serve with excellence.
We seek to be faithful stewards & accountable of all that God has provided Medical Ministry International.
Medical Ministry International’s Strategy to Health Care Development
Establish and support long term relationships with local teams in developing countries with the goal of increasing access to affordable, quality health care. MMI’s goal is to foster mutual respect and healthy inter-dependence with our in-country partners; devoting substantial time and resources to understanding and bridging cultural differences by focusing on the common ground of selfless service to others.
MMI’s focuses on modeling best practices to its in-country partners. Clinical discipline, financial and accounting consistency, and adequate staffing are central to our relationship with our healthcare partners. As teams grow and mature, they become more self-supporting. MMI promotes local team involvement with other individuals and organizations that make them more resilient and less dependent. When an in-country organization grows to the point that capital expenditures for land, buildings and equipment are warranted, MMI assists with those plans and the capital necessary to achieve growth.
One and two week large scale missions, often called “Brigades” locally, have been and continue to be the most visible tool used by MMI to lift up its local partners and provide direct service on a large scale. Project teams are planned in response to local healthcare needs, following an invitation from the local community. MMI staff and our local partners regularly partner with local churches to “get the word out” about upcoming missions and to be present during those missions to assist with clinical operations. Local church youth work side by side with MMI volunteers to provide comfort and care to our patients.
Medical Directors are central to MMI’s mission campaigns. Together with numerous skilled and “general” volunteers, MMI insures clinical standards of care conform to best medical practices, as outlined in MMI’s Standards of Operations.
Supporting Residency Training and Fellowship Programs for medical professionals to expand the skills of international doctors. MMI seeks to establish medical platforms for service and education that build medical capacity for those who need it most. MMI endeavours to establish long-term programs and facilities that address these needs.
Patients are asked to invest in their own care. When they do, they follow the doctor’s orders and treat the medicine and equipment they receive well. MMI seeks to avoid creating a paternalistic, dependence mentality.
About the Opportunity
Chief Executive Officer, Medical Ministry International
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for increasing the effectiveness and engagement of the overall ministry and raising the necessary funds to fuel the organization’s strategic plans and objectives. There will be a high degree of involvement in developing and managing donor relations (particularly in the United States), leveraging new initiatives, and deepening ministry partner and stakeholder opportunities.
The CEO will be a strong leader with a heart for ministry, passionate about the mission and values of MMI. A strong communicator, comfortable implementing change, and an authentic relationship builder, the CEO is a transformative, change-focused leader, energized by the prospect of leading an exciting next chapter at MMI. The CEO needs to be a confident, empathetic, and self-aware leader able to develop, equip, and empower all staff, volunteers, and stakeholders toward accomplishing MMI’s objectives in collaboration with the Board.
About the Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Demonstrating a personal, authentic, and growing Christian faith, the CEO will uphold MMI’s mission, values, and Christian beliefs while providing overall leadership to MMI’s Canadian and American charitable entities, and their international team members.
- Create an environment and culture that allows all team members to flourish in their individual and team efforts to fulfill the organization's mandate.
- Embody a philosophy of team building that supports the growth and development of experience and skills, creating increased leadership capacity within MMI.
- Conduct regular leadership staff performance reviews, ensuring that they are achieving objectives in alignment with positional and organizational goals and supporting their professional and personal development.
- Work with the management team to streamline processes and systems internally to improve efficiencies and achieve operational excellence.
- Collaborate with the board to develop new strategies, enabling the organization to grow and adapt to the changing economy.
Philanthropy & Donor/Partner Development & Management
- Create a culture of philanthropy within the MMI team and a broader network of stakeholders.
- Proactively develop meaningful relationships with new donors/partners including individual major donors, corporate partners, schools, and churches.
- With an intentional and focused strategy, pursue and develop MMI’s significant philanthropic opportunities in the United States.
- Provide leadership in the development of new prospecting strategies, the diversification of fundraising initiatives, and the identification of new partnership opportunities.
- Evaluate and manage current International relationships/partnerships with the prospect of appropriate international donor trips to strategic projects.
- Establish and manage fundraising revenue targets by setting KPIs and monitoring progress.
Strategic and Financial Planning and Reporting
- In cooperation/collaboration with the board, staff, and stakeholders, create a new, comprehensive, and adaptable strategic plan to guide the organization through the next 10 years.
- Provide accurate and timely reports to the board as it pertains to finances and deliverables that have been established.
- Direct the development of annual budgets consistent with MMI’s strategic and operational plans.
Board Governance
- In tandem with the MMI Board, demonstrate an authentic and unified commitment to the achievement of MMI’s mandate.
- In collaboration with the MMI Board Chair, develop board meeting agendas and ensure materials are relevant and supportive to the agenda.
- Support the MMI Board in their work, apprising them of best practices in governance and the latest government and regulatory changes that affect the organization.
- In consultation with the MMI Board, develop and give oversight to governance policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Monitor and apprise the MMI Board of all aspects of organizational risk.
- Be in regular conversation with the MMI Board about the strategic plan, ensuring that deliverables are being met or why they are not.
- Support the MMI Board by leading operational collaboration with MM USA, a separate registered American charitable entity, established with a fundraising mandate to support the work of MMI.
Resource Links
Website
MMI Website
Annual Reports
Annual Reports
Our Team
Our Team
Vimeo
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About the Requirements
Competencies
- Possess the capability and enthusiasm to innovate, drive change, and explore new methods in resource investment, operations, and programming.
- Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders and constituents based on trust and respect.
- Exemplary team-building, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in offering strategic direction and planning skills.
- Strong financial acumen and experience developing strategic and operational budgets.
- Ability to handle multiple, concurrent issues, projects, and tasks.
- Strong organizational, planning, execution, and time management skills.
- Excellent assessment, decision-making, problem-solving, priority-setting, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written), including public speaking and presentation abilities.
- Integrity and high ethical standards.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Social Media Channels, and electronic communications.
- Experience with CRMs and working knowledge of data analytics is an asset.
Experience and Education
- Demonstrated evidence and articulation of a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Possessing a deep and mature Biblical worldview and able to express theologically sound truths both orally and in writing.
- Progressive experience in executive leadership and management roles.
- Experience working with, supporting and/or reporting to a governance board is preferred.
- Align with the ministry’s statement of faith and foundational convictions.
- Experience and capability working in cross-cultural settings, including international relations or overseas leadership experience.
- Knowledge of international healthcare requirements.
- Work experience or extensive knowledge of the American non-profit sector.
- Other languages are an asset.
- Relevant university degree.
- CFRE designation is an asset.
About the Compensation
Salary and Benefits
- The hiring range for this role is $125,000 - $175,000 CAD and is dependent upon candidate qualifications, skills and prior relevant experience.
- Cell phone, laptop, and desktop computer provided.
- Mileage reimbursement is based on local travel.
- RRSP contribution of 8% paid by MMI after 1 year.
- Competitive Health Benefits Plan.
Workplace Environment
- The MMI office is located in Hamilton, Ontario.
- The responsibilities of the CEO may be performed hybrid or fully remote, and as such, applicants in the Greater Toronto Area or in the USA are encouraged to apply.
- The CEO must be available to travel abroad when required – initially 10-15 trips per year. International travel will become less frequent once the CEO is established.
Apply For This Role
Cause Leadership Inc. is managing this leadership search on behalf of Medical Ministry International.
Individuals interested in being considered for this opportunity are invited to apply below. Please upload your cover letter and resume.
The search will remain open until a successful candidate is selected. We thank all interested parties but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
