Field Coordinator | Arba Minch
The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of eliminating blinding trachoma, Cataract and refractive error services of the project in Gamo, Gofa, Konso, Dawuro, South Omo, Alle and Gardual Zones.
Location: Arba Minch with frequent travel , Ethiopia
Organization: Orbis International
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Field Coordinator
JOB GRADE: 20
BUSINESS UNIT: Orbis Global Programes
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Regular/Permanent Full-Time
COUNTRY OFFICE/DEPT: Ethiopia
REPORTING & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: The Field Coordinator reports to the Project Manager
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY List the most important responsibilities first.
- In collaboration with the trained Integrated Eye Care Workers (IECWs), HEWs and HDAs as well as the health institutions, Woreda Health Offices and Zonal Health Department; participates to plan, implement, monitor quality of services such as different trainings, SAFE strategy, Cataract surgery, refractive errors and other eye care services.
- In collaboration with the trained teachers, Woreda Education Offices and Zonal Education Department; plans and assists the service provider in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of school eye care service.
- Facilitates the link between the zones, woredas, health facilities and Orbis International-Ethiopia.
- Leads school and community eye screening programs (vision testing programs).
- Supervises and provides guidance for primary eye care at the field level in relation to optometry.
- Prepare the yearly eyeglasses procurement plan of the project and follow the timely distribution it to the eye care facilities.
- Performs refraction and prescribes eyeglasses for refractive errors.
- Coordinate the post cataract surgery outcome assessment and eyeglasses compliance by end users at SECUs and schools.
- Coordinate refraction trainings for teachers, IECWs, HWs and optical technicians working in PECUs and SECUs.
- Collect and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual all project activities report together with partners and submit to the supervisor.
- Prepare detailed annual activities plans derived from the project plan together with partners and submit them to the supervisor.
- Participates in project mid-term and final evaluations as well as the end of project results conference, as requested.
- Participate in zonal level health, education and finance sectors planning and review meetings being organized by zone departments and if necessary, at woreda level.
- Follows up the timely and judicious utilization of resources by partners and monitors the timely submission of activity.
- Handles some petty cashes transferred to the project coordination office accounts and timely settling.
- Organize and undertake joint supportive supervisions, and comprehensive outreach activities of SECUs in collaboration with stakeholders and share the finding to the supervisor
- Organize annual and bi-annual review meeting of the project, prepare minute of the meetings and share to office which Orbis hosts.
- Prepare mid-term and term evaluation reports of the project and share to supervisor
- Coordinate MDA/Zithromax campaign of the project areas and follow the campaign to meet the WHO threshold of success
- Performs any other activities as may be assigned to her/him by his supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- B.Sc. in Optometry (preferable) with minimum of 4 years of experience.
- B.Sc. in Ophthalmic Officer, Public Health, or other related field of study
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience for B.Sc holders.
- Experience as Optometrist, and Ophthalmic Officer is highly considerable.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing, managing, and monitoring “multi partner” health and social sector projects/programs and/or population health research, preferably with experience in project design.
- Experience in blindness prevention, trachoma, and/or preventive ophthalmology.
- Training on Project Design and Program Development.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written).
- Ability to interact with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and foster an open trusting work environment.
- Knowledge of local language (at least speaking command) is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-driven and CQI-based environment.
- Accepts accountability for work promised.
Supports a customer-centered approach to programs, services, and systems.
Employment Duration: Until September 30, 2030 with possibility of extension depending on availability of budget
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through the following link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bbc6438a-eec3-4707-a46e-7d9f09b481aa&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=537042&source=CC2&lang=en_US
Women applicants are encouraged to apply
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
