Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is a Non-governmental, Non-for profit humanitarian/Developmental organization which started in 2014. We deliver assistance and protection to affected populations before, during and after crisis situations.
- Job Type Part Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 3 – 5 years
- Location Borno
- Job Field Consultancy , Medical / Healthcare
- 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
