Country: Eritrea
Closing date: 17 May 2019
- 1 position - Asmara (Eritrea)
- 24 month contract with possibility of extension
- Capacity building focus
The Eritrean Ministry of Health, in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation, is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to strengthen the Eritrean eye health service delivery systems. You will support eye health workers to develop their surgical, clinical and management skills, as well as complete surgery when required. Position is based in Asmara, Eritrea with travel as required.
The successful candidate will have:
- ·A minimum of two years MD residency in ophthalmology from a reputable institution.
- Extensive demonstrated ophthalmic surgical and clinical experience.
- Registration with the National Medical Council for Practicing Ophthalmology.
- Experience in performing high volume small incision cataract surgery phacoemulsification.
- Experience in the management of diabetic retinopathy
- Experience as a trainer for cataract surgeons, including small incision cataract surgery.Commitment to patient centred, quality services, and data collection and analysis to provide the evidence for services.Training in other relevant ophthalmic subspecialties.
- Teaching experience of ophthalmic Nursing training programs.An understanding of working and training conditions in developing countries and the flexibility to work in challenging contexts is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and a commitment to collaboration.The ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to the development of eye health services in Eritrea.
- The ability to obtain the appropriate working visa for Eritrea.
You will contribute your expertise for 5 ½ days per week and in return we will provide competitive salary conditions, annual return airfare to home country, professional development opportunities, emergency medical expatriation insurance cover, contribution to relocation expenses and other benefits depending on experience and qualifications.
How to apply:
Applications should be made via our website: http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies
Alternatively, if you would like further information please contact the Program Manager Eritrea & HRD, Annette Kobusingye at akobusingye@hollows.org
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.