Light for the World International strives for a world in which persons with disabilities in developing countries have a decent life, equally participate in society and have access to their rights. We focus on persons with disabilities living in poverty, who are amongst the most excluded and underprivileged groups in society. Putting them at the center of our development efforts will advance the removal of barriers for other excluded groups as well and bring about change towards an inclusive society.
To strengthen our highly committed and passionate team in Ethiopia we are looking for the Regional Program Coordinator based in Mekele, Tigray Region with frequent travel (25%) to zones and districts. The position reports to the Program Manager based in Addis Ababa.
Tigray Regional Health Bureau and LIGHT FOR THE WORLD (LFTW) have been cooperating since 2006 to establish comprehensive eye care services in Tigray region. Since 2014, the two parties with the financial support from USAID/RTI and DFID/SSI have been engaged in trachoma and lymphatic filariasis elimination program. Now, Light for the world is supporting the region with trachomatous trichiasis surgery service provision, Mass drug administration for trachoma and LF. Furthermore, regional comprehensive eye health project with an aim of strengthening the overall eye care system in the region. To enhance smooth implementation of the overall Light for the world program in the region, we are looking for a qualified person to the position of regional program coordinator to be seconded to the regional health bureau.
The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder:
The Regional Program Coordinator is mainly responsible for the overall planning and management of Light for the world program at TRHB. The post holder will coordinate and lead the regional blindeness prevention program and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) elimination program being implemented in collaboration with the TRHB, district health offices and relevant sectors in Tigray Region. In an effort to eliminate Trachoma and Lymphatic Filariasis and to prevnet blindness and disablity, the post holder is also responsible for fostering partnerships with TRHB, donors and networking with other stakeholders.
In summary, the main duties and responsibilities of the post holder includes:
Line management
The post holder will supervise the field level project coordinators in the region.
What we can offer as an employer:
We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through a young and dynamic organisation with a strong profile, track record and space for exploring new directions, testing new ideas and allowing you to excel as an individual and with your team. We are a professional team that strives towards continuous development. All employees carry responsibility for their fields of action and for reaching the defined targets. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas also outside of your focus areas. We believe that learning from mistakes is an important way of developing.
The location of employment is Tigray Regional Health Bureau; with frequent travel to project areas and duration of employment contract is for one year with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
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