Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons

Communications Specialist

USA (Remote)

$63K/yr - $75K/yr (Est.)Entry LevelPart time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end story production and content scheduling for PAACS communications, from interviewing residents and graduates to designing social graphics and coordinating the monthly bulletin.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Research, interview, write, and edit compelling stories featuring PAACS residents and graduates for the bulletin, newsletters, donor communications, and digital platforms
Conduct interviews and gather information to craft engaging narratives that communicate the impact of Christ-centered surgical training across Africa
Design and produce engaging graphics and content for social media platforms using Canva
Lead the creation, layout, and production of the monthly PAACS bulletin
Create and edit PowerPoint presentations for meetings, conferences, and ministry events
Research trends, images, and templates to keep content fresh and engaging
Serve as the primary coordinator for the PAACS bulletin and social media platforms, creating content that reflects the mission and values of the ministry
Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to plan, schedule, and publish content
Maintain brand consistency in design, messaging, and tone across all materials
Edit and proofread content for clarity, grammar, and accuracy

Requirements

Proficiency in Canva (required) — comfortable creating templates, resizing for different platforms, and working within brand kits
A storyteller at heart — able to research, interview, write, and create content that communicates PAACS's mission in engaging and compelling ways across print and digital platforms
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage time independently and consistently meet deadlines
Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) and understanding of best practices for each
Reliable internet access and a personal computer
Self-starter who communicates proactively about progress or roadblocks

Preferred

Prior experience with newsletters, bulletins, or similar publications is a plus
Basic familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Constant Contact) is a plus but not required

Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons

The Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) is a unique strategic response to the great need for surgical manpower in Africa. A rural-based surgical educational initiative utilizing rural mission hospitals in multiple countries, PAACS seeks to train national physicians at relatively low cost, schooling them in modern surgical thought as applied to resource-poor environments with the intent of having high rates of retention of the its trainees within Africa. PAACS is a nondenominational, multinational, volunteer service organization striving to serve the poor of Africa, to build capacity within the healthcare sector and to help maintain the faith-based healthcare facilities that have traditionally provided a significant percentage of the healthcare. PAACS is a commission under the Christian Medical and Dental Association (www.cmda.org) umbrella. Candidates must be African graduates of recognized medical schools, less than 37 years of age, have a valid medical license in both their home and training countries and speak English fluently. Those who are admitted undergo training at one of several well-established evangelical mission hospitals in Africa, under the direction of experienced, board-certified surgeons. PAACS is affiliated with the Loma Linda University located in Loma Linda, California and the PAACS’ training sites and programs have been twice approved by them. PAACS has also been inspected and has partial approval training program and all training sites by the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). PAACS is applying for approval from the West African College of Surgeons (WACS). The five-year PAACS curriculum is based on the American competency-based model which emphasizes self-education and continuing education as a life-long characteristic of the excellent surgeon.

Founded in 1996

45 employees (1 in marketing)

www.paacs.net