Monday, June 15, 2009

FHFNZ, COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER, 20 June 2009

FHFNZ is seeking to hire 3 community services officers to deliver outreach vision screening and refraction services (including spectacle provision) in rural areas of Timor-Leste, with a focus on quality and a patient-centered approach.

Required Qualifications and Attributes:

· High school leaver certificate or University degree

· Fluent written and spoken Tetum (essential); ability to work in English and Bahasa Indonesian languages highly desirable

. Have driving license for motorbike and/ or car or willingness to get it

. Demonstrated ability in computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Undertake training in vision screening, refraction and spectacle dispensing (3 months).

2. Deliver vision screening and refraction services in rural districts of Timor-Leste (with an initial focus on Aileu and Liquica).

3. Consult with communities, MoH, NGOs and other stakeholders to ensure all are informed appropriately regarding the project.

4. Undertake necessary planning and coordination to delivery outreach services.

5. Manage the stock (eg spectacles) taken on outreach and implement a stock management system.

6. Be an active member of the Hollows NZ Eye Health Service Delivery Team.

This is a full time contract to start training in July.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Please contact Sara Pereira spereirafhfnz@gmail.com 735 8476.

CLOSING DATE: 5 PM 20 June, 2009