Orbis International is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that works in developing countries to save sight worldwide.  Orbis prevents and treats blindness through hands-on training, public health education, improved access to quality eye care, and partnerships with local health care organizations in an effort to eliminate avoidable blindness.  Orbis International-Ethiopia is a legally registered Country Office of this organization, carrying out the same mission in Ethiopia.

Orbis International-Ethiopia is seeking to recruit a Field Coordinator for its project entitled “Trachomatous Trichiasis Backlog Clearance towards Trachoma Elimination” that will be implemented in South West Ethiopia regions as seen below.

Position : Field Coordinator
Job Grade :20
Department   Program
No. of Position:1
Vacancy Number : OE/HR/VRN/001/25
Reports to : Senior Program Officer
Staff Under Supervision  Field Assistant and Driver

The main functions consist of, but not limited to the following:

The Field Coordinator will coordinate the implementation of the END FUND funded TT backlog clearance in different woredas of Dawuro and Konta Zones of SouthWest Ethiopia. In addition, the field coordinator will also coordinate activities of other Trachoma SAFE strategy in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the senior program officer, the Field Coordinator will have the following specific duties and responsibilities: 

• Closely works with Senior Program Officer and respective Zonal Health Departments and woreda health offices to ensure project activities and targets are met with the set timelines.

• Develops woreda based TT surgery plan and coordinates delivery of high volume and quality TT surgery. 

• Ensure TT backlog clearance in the targeted woreda.

• Mobilize trained and skilled IECW to conduct outreaches and static TT surgery.

• Conduct supportive supervision and other TT surgery quality assurance interventions.   

• Coordinate TT case finding activities in the implementation area and work diligently to find all TT cases in the project area

• Ensure TT surgery service is implemented in in all prevalent woredas and TT backlog is cleared from all woredas in the project area

• Organize review meetings with respective health departments, woreda health office and IECW. 

• Develop and maintain trust and good relationships between Orbis and its partners by working in collaboration with the respective sector institutions, collaborating agencies, volunteer’s workers and communities in the project area.

• In collaboration with the trained Integrated Eye Care Workers (IECWs) and CHAs/volunteers as well as the health institutions, Woreda Health Offices and Zonal Health Department, plan and implement quality TT surgery services 

• Provides and assists trainings for Integrated Eye Care Workers (IECWs), TT case finders such us Health Extension Workers (HEWs), Community Volunteers and other relevant bodies that can contribute to blindness prevention

• Facilitates the link between the zones, Woredas, health facilities, community and Orbis International-Ethiopia.

• Prepare quarterly a well-prepared case study and submit to the Senior Program Officer timely

• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly plans together with partners and submit to the senior program officer. 

• Prepare reports for the different trainings conducted in the project area and submit to the senior program officer.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports against the plan and submit to the Senior Program Officer

• Participate in mid-term and final evaluations as well as meetings, as needed.

• Prepare transition planning documents including fact sheet to ensure TT surgery related plans are integrated in the existing health system in each Woreda of the project areas

• Maintain adequate records of activities, reports and baseline data of the project area.

• Follows up the timely and judicious utilization of resources by partners and monitor the timely submission of activity and financial reports.

• Handle some petty cashes transferred to the project coordination office accounts and timely settling. 

• Work with Senior Program Officer and HR Unit in fulfilling the field office employees compliance requirements and meet END FUND monthly and periodic reporting, like HR status, leave, time sheet and etc.

• Follow-up collection of models 19 for all dispatched supplies in time and share with the Operations Department

• Ensures Orbis Ethiopia resources are deployed for the intended purpose and protected from mis appropriations

• Implement fleet movement guidance all the time and comply security protocols and report any security incident a head of the trip

• Follow up vehicle maintenance & servicing is done in line with fleet policy and further guidance of the operations department

• Ensures office utilities and bills are paid in time and keep proper documentations

• Work closely with senior program officer and Operations department to create an environment where Orbis Ethiopia employees’ security and safety is protected all the time

• Perform any other related activities as may be assigned to her/him by his/her supervisor 

Duty Station: Tercha

Salary: Based on organizational scale

Employment Duration:  Three years i.e. upto July 31, 2027 with possibility of extension depending on availability of budget

Applicants who fulfill the minimum requirements are required to apply on ADP through the following link:  Field Coordinator

Women applicants are encouraged to apply

Orbis is an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and equity across all aspects of our work and prioritizes partnership with other diverse and equity-focused entities.

Orbis has a zero tolerance for safeguarding violations.  Protection from all forms of abuse is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct both during and outside work hours.  All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

Orbis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a global organization, we welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures who reflect the five Orbis values of Accountability, Commitment, Innovation, Integrity and Equity.

To learn more about Orbis, go to http://www.orbis.org

Job Requirements

• MPH/B.Sc. degree in Public Health / Ophthalmic Officer or other health related fields with at least 4 years of experience.

• At least one year of demonstrated experience in eye care programs implementation and service delivery. 

• Experience in blindness prevention, trachoma, and/or preventive ophthalmology is an advantage.

• Speaking the local language of the project area population is an asset.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Basic IT skills particularly word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal & written) required. 

• Able to interact and (manage) people of diverse cultural backgrounds. 

• Ability to foster an open trusting work environment. 

• Ability to lead a team in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)-based environment. 

• Accepts accountability for works planned and promised and respect deadlines. 

• Supports a customer-centered approach to programs, services, and systems

How to Apply

Applicants who fulfill the minimum requirements are required to apply on ADP through THIS LINK

Women applicants are encouraged to apply

Orbis is an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and equity across all aspects of our work and prioritizes partnership with other diverse and equity-focused entities.

Orbis has a zero tolerance for safeguarding violations.  Protection from all forms of abuse is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of 

Conduct both during and outside work hours.  All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

 Orbis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a global organization, we welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures who reflect the five Orbis values of Accountability, Commitment, Innovation, Integrity and Equity.

To learn more about Orbis, go to http://www.orbis.org