David and Krichele Jeffcoach moved from California to Soddo, Ethiopia in February 2019 and joined the staff at Soddo Christian Hospital. David, a general and trauma surgeon, directs the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) at Soddo Christian Hospital. PAACS exists to train and disciple African surgeons to glorify God and provide excellent, compassionate care to those most in need.
Krichele is a physicians assistant (PA) and has her Masters in Public Health. She works part time in the hospital and spends the rest of her time caring for their three small children.