Executive Director for a Home Health Care Foundation Needed

For more than a year, a team of Expats, Cuencanos, and medical professionals has been developing the Cuenca Care Foundation (CCF)—a high-quality, medically supervised, bilingual home health care and support service for the Cuenca area. Planned services include post-surgical care, companionship and assistance with activities of daily living, palliative and hospice care, emergency call button services, and educational seminars of interest to seniors.

Based on guidance from the Ministry of Health and our legal advisors, CCF expects to receive incorporation as a community-supported non-profit foundation in late May, with services launching in Q4, 2026.
Significant foundational work has already been completed, including the development of nursing procedures and protocols; identification of required equipment and supplies; partnerships with local nursing schools; selection of an accounting team and client management and nurse scheduling software; and a successful initial fundraising campaign. This early support has validated strong demand for our services, particularly within the Expat community.

CCF is now seeking applications for its Executive Director. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide visionary leadership; oversee day-to-day operations; ensure regulatory compliance; build community partnerships; and advance the Foundation’s mission and strategic goals. In collaboration with a consulting Medical Advisor, the Executive Director will recruit, manage, and support a growing team that will include a Director of Nursing, a Director of Client Relations (social worker), an office manager, and nursing supervisors, auxiliary nurses, and home care providers.
During its first year, CCF’s clients will primarily be Expats. In years two and three, services will expand to support Cuencano families caring for elderly relatives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business or Non-Profit Management preferred
• Minimum of five years of senior leadership experience in healthcare or non-profit settings
• Experience in home health or community-based care preferred
• Experience working with both Expat and Cuencano communities strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, budgeting, and organizational development, ideally in start-up or early-stage organizations

Skills & Attributes

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, communication, and public-speaking skills
• Cultural sensitivity and experience in diverse or international environments
• Visionary, collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to community health

Working Conditions

• Based in Cuenca, Ecuador, with regular local travel
• Occasional evening and weekend commitments
• Flexible, mission-driven work environment requiring a proactive, problem-solving approach

Salary

• Competitive with small, local Ecuadorian foundations, with annual increases aligned with organizational growth

How to Apply

Please submit a résumé, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and vision for home health care in Cuenca, and three professional references to:
President of the Board, Cuenca Care Foundation: info@cuencacarefoundation.org
All applicants will receive a response.

Application deadline: May 20, 2026