On behalf of our well-established client, FAVORITE HR SERVICES (FHS) is now looking forward to recruit 

EYE HEALTH TECHNICAL OFFICER to be stationed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Females are highly encouraged to apply. 

Reports to Country Director 

Job Purpose

The Eye Health Technical Officer is responsible for the coordination, supervision of field operations and provision of technical support in the running of the organization's - Eye Health Programme in Morogoro, Dodoma, Dar es Salaam and Ruvuma region. He/She will work closely with Eye Health partners(clinics) in the programme areas, National Regional and District eye care teams and other eye care partners through the Tanzania eye care forum. 

Preferred Education 

• Master's degree in Public Health 

Preferred Knowledge 

• Experience with Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) 
• Experience in the field of hospital management 
• MS Office (Document Report writing, trend analysis on Excel, Training Presentations) 

Relevant Experience 

• More than 5 years of relevant working experience. 

Key Responsibilities 

A. Coordination of the Eye Health programme 

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of Eye Health activities in
• Tanzania Work closely with the Partner Head of Eye Units, Project Coordinators, Regional Medical Officers (RMO). Regional Eye Coordinators (RECs), District Eye Coordinators (DECs) in the day-to-day implementation of Eye health activities in the program areas.
• Work closely together with the Country Director and Finance & Admin Officer regarding planning activities, reporting, budget and expenditure etc.
• Work closely with Inclusive Education Technical officer with regard to eye care-related activities in the programme areas. 

B. Capacity Building towards partners 

• Organize and support capacity building and technical support to Eye care partners (clinics). Eye Care Coordinators at the Regional and District level in the programme areas through workshops, experience sharing, one-line meetings, training, internships etc.
• Coach Eye Care partners on how to improve the management and quality of eye care: 
  • Support improvement processes regarding quality eye care. 
  • Organize and monitoring the training of medical and paramedical personnel. 
  • Organize and coordinate outreaches of ophthalmology experts
  • Support coordination of technical support and supervision missions that are organized at the National, Regional and District level. 
  • Support the set-up of digital monitoring processes for eye clinics
• Support Eye care partners (clinics) and Regional and District Eye Care Coordinators in the execution and coordination of specific eye health activities: strengthening supply of eye care services, creating demand for eye care services through bridging strategies and increasing access to eye services and strengthen governance
• Support development, implementation, and review of partners(clinics), Regional and District eye care plans. 

C. Monitoring and reporting of the programmes 

• Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability (MEAL)related activities of the Eye Care programme and implementing partners
• Make follow up on partners reports and overall implementation progress
• Analyze partners report
• Assure semi-annual consolidated report of the Eye Health Programme
• Assist with the financial report of the Eye Health Programme 

D. General 

• Participate and represent in Eye health Sector engagement activities at various levels
• Develop networks and collaborations with various partners (Tanzania Eye Care partners to strengthen referrals for people with eye problems
• Support fundraising activities of Light for the World
• Carry out other activities as requested by the line manager 

Key Competencies

• Willing to work and execute field missions on regular basis 
• Ability to work with partners and teams from different background. 
• Strong interest and commitment to eye health. Experiences in management of eye health projects and provision of technical support to eye health teams is an added advantage 
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written. 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who meet the criteria above are welcome to apply before the deadline of 20 August 2022. Please attach a cover letter and a copy of your curriculum vitae. Only suitable candidates will be contacted

jobs@favoritegroup.co.tz

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