Job Description
Background
The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) is leading the technical implementation of the National Eye Health Survey, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), which provides overall leadership and coordinates with relevant partners. The survey aims to determine the prevalence, causes, and determinants of blindness, visual impairment, and other common ocular morbidities among the Ethiopian population of all ages. The survey will be implemented across regions and two cities in Ethiopia, urban and rural areas, and enumeration areas using standardized population-based survey methods. EPHI therefore invites qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the positions described below.
General Objective
To recruit qualified and experienced professionals who will support successful implementation of the National Eye Health Survey through coordination, clinical examination, participant assessment, data collection, data management, statistical analysis, quality
Job Requirements
Education:
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BSc in Ophthalmic Nursing, Cataract Surgical Nurse or equivalent recognized qualification
Valid professional registration/license.
Experience:
Salary: ETB 44,718 per month plus applicable field daily per diem
Duration of Engagement: The overall survey implementation period is expected to be six (6) months, including preparation, training, field implementation
Quantity Required: 40
Duty Station: community field site
Duties and Responsibilities
Work household listing and participant identification.
Collect survey data.
Ensure that all eligible individuals are identified and do not miss the examination by conducting household visits and appropriate follow-up
Support referrals and participant counselling.
Maintain infection prevention and control procedures.
Assist an ophthalmologist when needed.
Collect the eye health survey instruments and equipment from EPHI and return all items to EPHI at the end of the survey.
How To Apply
Apply through Ethiojobs: THIS LINK
