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

• 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