Consultant at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
53344
Job Views
121

Job Description




  • Job Type: Part Time

  • Location (Field): Damboa,Gwoza and Pulka,Borno-State.


Job Summary


The consultant will visit Damboa, Gwoza and Pulka to screen and diagnose ten (10) enrolled learners that may need eye glasses. Over a period of 3 working days, the consultant is to plan and develop a framework and write report at the end of the activity. Also, the consultant is expected to work with the education team (Project Implementation Team). 


Responsibilities 



  • Asses and examine out of school learners with impaired vision in our three(3) implementing locations on Education, which are Damboa, Gwoza and Pulka.

  • Manage children with impaired vision.

  • Operate equipment such as ophthalmic lenses.

  •  Provide advice and reassurance to children with impaired vision and families.

  •  Educate the children with impaired vision understand their medical condition.


Requirements and Skills



  • University degree in Optics and Optometry or Ophthalmology or related field. Advanced qualifications or certifications in Optometry or Ophthalmology will be an advantage.

  • Proven work experience and  name of the organization  work with (Eye clinic or hospital) ,provide evidence.

  • Eye assessment skills as it deals with eye screening ,diagnosis and prescription of medical eye glasses.

  • Experience in working with Government agencies, NGOs or hospital would be an added advantage.

  •  More than two years working experience in the field.

  • Time management (in managing deliverables)

  • Time management.

  • Professionalism, courtesy, patience .

  • Fluency in English, Hausa, Kanuri, and basic fulfulde language is an added advantage.

  • Knowledge and understand DO NO HARM principles and internationally recognized child safeguarding standards.

  • Good knowledge of child safeguarding, PSEAH policies, and concept of DO NO HARM ,and good at working with children and vulnerable people especially in emergency settings.

  • Experience working with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs),refugees, and other vulnerable populations.      


 Please Note: Women candidates are encouraged to apply


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