Eye Health Technical Advisor at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

The objective of this assignment is:

The Technical Advisor will serve on Consultancy basis by ensuring technical quality in all areas of CBM-supported eye health work in Kenya. The successful candidate will provide expertise services to the National and County Governments, CBM Kenya Country Office staff and implementing partners aimed at ensuring delivery of work in the most professional, results-based and effective manner.

Standards and Ethics

The consultant shall undertake this engagement in accordance to professional and ethical standards of Ophthalmologists. The Contracting Authority requires that the consultant demonstrates objectivity in the role and complies with the independence requirements of professional Ethics for Ophthalmologists.

Qualifications of the Consultant

Education, Knowledge, and Professional Experience

• Ophthalmologist with more than 5 years of working knowledge in Kenya.
• Strategic and analytical skills
• Have a good understanding of health systems and universal health coverage initiatives in Kenya.
• Experience with CBM supported projects or eye health work with development partners/NGOs at least for 3 years is an advantage.
• Active membership in eye health professional body.
• Have a good understanding of project cycle and advocacy priorities in Kenya.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint e.t.c)
• Articulate in Kiswahili and English.