Internal\/External Vacancy Announcement
\nOrbis International is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that works in developing countries to save sight worldwide. Orbis prevents and treats blindness through hands-on training, public health education, improved access to quality eye care, and partnerships with local health care organizations in an effort to eliminate avoidable blindness. Orbis International-Ethiopia is a legally registered Country Office of this organization, carrying out the same mission in Ethiopia.
\nOrbis International-Ethiopia is seeking to recruit Project Coordinators to implement a project entitled \u201cEstablishing Comprehensive Secondary Eye Care Unit in Southwest Ethiopia\u201d starting from 1st June\/2025. The goal of this project is to contribute to the reduction of avoidable blindness and visual impairment in SWERS through establishing a functional secondary care units (SECUs) that provides a comprehensive and quality secondary care services as seen below:
\nLocation: bonga and mizan amane
\nNO of people Required; 2
\nThe main functions consist of, but are not limited to the following:
\nJob Summary
\nThe Project Coordinator will be responsible for planning and implementation of the aforementioned project that is being implemented in collaboration with Bonga Gebretsadik Shawol General Hospital and Mizan Tepi University Teaching Hospital. The Project Coordinator will also be responsible in compiling reports and documentation, financial & resource management, coordinate service delivery and outreach, provide procurement, logistical, administrative and operational support for the project.
\nEssential Job Functions \/Key areas of responsibility<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
\nServe as the primary liaison between Orbis Ethiopia, Bonga Gebretsadik Shawol General Hospital\/Mizan Tepi University Hospital, the Regional Health Bureau, and other relevant government offices.
\nCoordinate biannual partnership meetings, draft minutes, and share them with the Orbis Project\/Program Manager and relevant stakeholders.
\nFacilitate visits by Orbis staff, donors, partners, and other key stakeholders as communicated by Orbis or the hospital.
\nPlanning and Implementation
\nDevelop detailed annual and quarterly work plans in alignment with the project document, in consultation with the Project Manager and the hospital\u2019s Eye Care Unit.
\nCollaborate closely with the Eye Care Unit, Medical Director, CEO, and regional signatory offices to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
\nActively participate in all training phases\u2014from planning to implementation.
\nParticipate in project monitoring and evaluation activities as required.
\nReporting and Documentation
\nSubmit monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual numerical and narrative reports to the project manager.
\nDocument best practices and high-quality case stories in each quarterly report.
\nKeep comprehensive and well-organized documentation of all project-related materials.
\nFinancial and Resource Management
\nManage petty cash transferred to the project coordination office and ensure timely settlement.
\nSafeguard Orbis Ethiopia resources, ensuring they are used appropriately and protected from misuse.
\nService Delivery and Outreach
\nCoordinate and implement community outreach and school screening programs.
\nEnsure regular delivery of eye health education sessions.
\nOrganize and conduct follow-up activities including cataract surgery visual outcome assessments, supportive supervision for spectacle use among students, data quality assessments, and outreach programs. Share findings with the supervisor.
\nMaintain an active patient tracking and referral system.
\nProcurement and Logistics
\nParticipate in procurement planning with the Eye Care Unit and CEO, ensuring timely execution.
\nShare the annual wish list with specifications, facilitate support letters for customs clearance, and submit Goods Receiving Notes (GRNs) to the Orbis Operations Department.
\nMonitor the functionality of the optical workshop and report findings to hospital leadership and the Orbis Project Manager.
\nAdministrative and Operational Support
\nEnsure timely completion and submission of timesheets, signed by relevant authorities.
\nMeet monthly with the Orbis Project Manager for periodic reporting, including leave and time sheet updates.
\nAdhere to fleet movement guidelines, comply with security protocols, and report any incidents prior to travel.
\nEnsure vehicle maintenance and servicing are conducted in line with fleet policy and operations guidance.
\nRespond and work any project related activities as assigned by Orbis project\/program Manager, regional signatory bodies, and the hospital.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Required Qualification and Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in eye health-related field from a recognized university.
\nExperience in secondary or tertiary eye care setting
\nMinimum of two years of experience working.
\nAt least one year of direct experience in coordinating or managing eye care projects or centres.
\nExperience in non-governmental organization (NGO) setting is an added advantage.
\nA master\u2019s degree in public health (MPH) is an added advantage.<\/p>\n
Required Skills, Attitudes and Attributes<\/p>\n
Ability and self-discipline to work with minimum supervision
\nExcellent communication skill in English (both verbal and written)
\nAble to produce good quality narrative reports and high-quality case stories
\nComputer literate (basic Microsoft office applications) and internet particularly
\nSpeaking the local language of the project area population is an asset and able to interact with and manage people of diverse cultural backgrounds.
\nAbility to work effectively in a team-driven environment.
\nAccepts accountability for work assigned and performed
\nSupports a customer-centered approach to programs, services, and systems.
\nWilling to travel to the field, when necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"https:\/\/workforcenow.adp.com\/mascsr\/default\/mdf\/recruitment\/recruitment.html?cid=bbc6438a-eec3-4707-a46e-7d9f09b481aa&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=523758&source=CC2&lang=en_US,%20http:\/\/www.orbis.org","_company_name":"Orbis International Ethiopia","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-1313","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1313","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=1313"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1313"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}