Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Kenya is an independent Member Association of the CBM Family, registered under Kenyan law as an incorporated company limited by guarantee, having a Memorandum and Articles of Association with a membership, board and company secretary. The association submits an annual audit and company returns. CBM’s work in Kenya aims to impr...
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Ensure the delivery of high-quality clinical work in eye care programmes in the region.
Promote and champion the objectives and strategies of Inclusive health initiative in the region.
Support the development of new & existing eye health proposals, concept notes, MYPs, etc. in line with CBM’s objective of inclusive and comprehensive eye health services.
Participate in the follow-up and monitoring of projects individually or /and as a team.
Work closely with the Head of Inclusive Health Programmes to ensure alignment in planning and implementation of programmes in the region.
Provide recommendations on the approval of project budget applications in accordance with CBM guidelines.
Represent CBM and work with government as well as national and international NGOs and donor agencies, engaging in networking and alliance building.
Coach, mentor and build capacity of eye care resource persons’/program staff in the various countries of the region.
Support donor/professional visits to eye care projects in the region.
Participate in a team for regular Partner/ project assessments to ensure quality service delivery.
Contribute to the development of eye care related components of the Regional Strategy and Country implementation plans.
Liaise with the global Low Vision advisor to expand & strengthen low vision services.
Provide capacity development support and training to partners and CO program staff whenever necessary & needed.
These are your qualifications
Professional qualification in Ophthalmology and 15 years work experience in this field.
Experience in a Leadership role and degree in public health ophthalmology or other relevant field is an added advantage.
Background and experience in development cooperation, including in applying relevant tools and methods (PCM, participatory approaches etc.)
Minimum of 15 years working experience in a developing country
Strong understanding of disability-inclusive development is desirable
Experience in and/or knowledge of public health is an asset
Experience in networking, advocacy and influencing with knowledge of key global and continental networks, ideally having played an active part in such networks
Knowledge and understanding of key players and stakeholders in eye health in the region
Experience in working in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams
Experience in operational research
Experience in teaching/ training/ coaching
Professional proficiency in English required
Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM
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