Sightsavers Global Technical Lead: Eye Health Jobs in Malawi

Sightsavers Global Technical Lead: Eye Health Jobs in Malawi

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced ophthalmologist with extensive experience of developing and leading programmes in Eye Health within the developing context. You will provide technical leadership and expertise, pioneer new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches across Sightsavers’ programmatic countries in East and Central Africa. As the Global Technical Lead for Eye Health, you will also contribute to research, policy and communications, as well as undertaking senior level representation of Sightsavers as an expert in eye health, as part of the wider organisation.

Skills and Experience

Extensive and proven experience within a similar position, providing technical eye health expertise, service delivery, policy development and capacity building for programmes within national government and international institutions, NGOs, INGOs or Public Health

A professional qualification in a relevant field, e.g. ophthalmology, medicine, public health

A Postgraduate qualification (minimum Masters or equivalent experience) in a relevant field, e.g. public health, health service management, international development, or equivalent experience

Significant experience in leading and developing programmes in Eye Health.

Experience of working with national government and international institutions such as the World Health Organization and other International Development Organisations

Knowledge of current issues and best practices

in eye health

Ability and experience in pioneering new strategic initiatives and innovative approaches

Excellent written and spoken English

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Able to travel regionally and internationally for up to 16 weeks a year, for approximately one week at a time.

Desirable skills

French or Portuguese language skills an advantage

Experience of using technology-based solutions to provide eye care would be an advantage

Experience of working in a role with Safeguarding responsibilities

Experience and understanding of Sightsavers’ cross-cutting thematic areas including

Disability Inclusion, Gender Inclusion and Climate Change

This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Sightsavers Global Technical Lead: Eye Health Jobs in Malawi

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