Optometrist

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:

• BSc in Optometry or equivalent recognized qualification.

• Valid professional registration/license.

Experience and Salary

• Total 6 years of relevant professional experience in the field. Salary: ETB 58,173 per month plus applicable field daily per diem

•  Total 4 years of relevant professional experience in the field. Salary: ETB 51,173 per month plus applicable field daily per die

• Survey/research experience desirable; ODK/Kobo/REDCap experience an advantage.

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 sites

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and document informed consent.

• Conduct interviews and visual acuity/assigned eye assessments.

• Verify households, record GPS location, and register members.

• Maintain confidentiality and data quality.

• Ensure that all eligible individuals are identified and do not miss the examination by conducting household visits and appropriate follow-up.

• Send completed data daily through the approved secure system.

• 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