Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered organisation first established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of ophthalmic and rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to be the leading provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa and serves as healthcare social enterprise and through development programmes the community and the most vulnerable. Committed to preventing lifelong disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities including obstetric fistula repairs and is currently constructing a Maternity and Newborn Hospital.

CCBRT is known for its eye services including optometry and therefore we have busy daily clinics. Our clinicians and optometrists see a wide range of patients and clinical cases. For further expansion of our optometry services, we are currently looking for enthusiastic Optometrists who are eager to become part of our dedicated team.

The role
The optometrist works together with colleague optometrists and other OPD staff in their daily routine work. Work includes:
• Providing (objective and subjective) refraction for all Inpatients and Outpatients
• Evaluating refractive errors and documenting in respective files correctly
• Performing additional tests and examinations where required
• Co-ordinating between OPD and refraction unit
• Collaborate with optical sales and production unit staff on special prescriptions
• Adhering correctly to the protocols and guidelines in place
• Using different type of ophthalmic equipments, ensuring safe handling and maintenance

The candidate
• Has a Diploma or Degree in Optometry and registered with the Tanzanian Optometry Council.
• Working experience is preferred.
• A training in pediatric Optometry is an advantage
• Is computer literate
• Has excellent communication skills (both in English as Swahili)
• Demonstrates interpersonal effectiveness
• Is a critical thinker
• Has defined clear personal standards of integrity and honesty
• Puts patient service excellence first
• Is an excellent team player
• shows strong orgnisational skills