Consultant - Vision and Eye Care at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

• To contribute to the development of a global WHO initiative on refractive error to support the achievement of the World Health Assembly endorsed 2030 target on effective refractive error coverage (eREC).
• To contribute to the development and delivery of a research agenda for integrated people-centered eye care

Deliverables

• Deliverable 1: To contribute to the development of a global WHO initiative on refractive error to support the achievement of the World Health Assembly endorsed 2030 target on effective refractive error coverage (eREC).
  • Activity 1.1: Contribute to the development of guidance on models of service delivery for spectacles in Primary Health Care, including models of procurement and inventory management for optical frames and lenses.
  • Activity 1.2: Contribute to the finalization and rolling out of the WHO Vision Testing application to promote regular vision checks.
  • Activity 1.3: Contribute to the development of investment cases for optical services integrated within government health services.

Expected by: 30 September 2023

• Deliverable 2: To contribute to the development and delivery of a research agenda for integrated people-centered eye care. 
  • Activity 2.1: Contribute to planning and undertaking of regional consultations on setting an agenda for health policy and systems research to strengthen eye care across regional contexts.
  • Activity 2.2: Contribute to the planning and conduct of a workshop hosted by WHO with researchers, clinicians, non-governmental organizations and policy makers to set a research agenda for eye care, including the development of a background paper for the workshop. 

Expected by: 31 December 2023

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• Advanced university degree in one of the specialties of eye care.
• Advanced university degree in public health or a related field.

Experience

Essential:

• Over 10 years of relevant experience in an eye care related field. 
• Demonstrated experience in project management and collaboration.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills.