Regional Advisor IEH – AFES at CBM International Tanzania – Jobs in Tanzania

Regional Advisor IEH – AFES at CBM International April 2025

Position: Regional Advisor IEH – AFES
Job Type: Full-time
About CBM
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind
Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to
improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the
persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more
than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause
and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an
inclusive society for all. To reinforce our Inclusive Eye Health, we are
looking for a Regional Advisor Inclusive Eye Health in our Programme
Countries in Africa East and South. The position is a position with 37.5
h/week

This position is only filled in the following East Africa
Countries – Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. With contractual
conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.

These are the required responsibilities

• 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

What we offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s
  leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit

How to apply
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!

We
would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore
welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social
backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and
especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.