International Orthodox Christian Charities
Position Code (IOCC-OC-2024-01)
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is an international non-governmental development and relief organization, working worldwide to alleviate suffering and need and share God’s gifts of food, shelter, economic self-sufficiency, and hope.
IOCC seeks an Optometrist (Consultant) to provide services for refugees with impairments and disabilities in refugee camps in Jordan, particularly provision of assistive devices (i.e., glasses), follow up with cases requiring visual assistance and rehabilitation services, and overall support to IOCC’s facilities and operations.
OVERVIEW
In consultation with IOCC management and under the supervision of the Senior Field Coordinator and in coordination with the Project Manager, the Optometrist (Consultant) will be responsible for visual diagnosis, liaising with vendors and distribution of glasses, training for assistive device recipients, follow up with cases of potential visual impairments, community awareness raising, and caregiver workshops through IOCC’s project activities in Azraq Refugee Camp and potentially other sites (refugee camp and/or host community) in Jordan. The Optometrist (Consultant) will support the day-to-day running of IOCC’s facilities and operations and support implementation of activities, as requested. The Optometrist (Consultant) will also be required to make regular visits to IOCC’s office in Amman and potentially to other project sites throughout Jordan, as needed.
KEY DUTIES:
TIMEFRAME
February 2024 to July 2024 with potential extension
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills: Organization; computer skills (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); inter-personal communication skills; advanced written communication; data collection, sorting, and analysis; fluency in Arabic and English. Experience working with persons with disabilities (PWDs). Experience working with refugees and knowledge of issues impacting refugees a plus. Experience working with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) also a plus.
Competencies: Ability to build strong personal and organizational relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, including internal and external staff, other organizations, local communities, project beneficiaries, and other contacts; a true team player; sensitivity to cultural conditions and practices; adherence to procedures, regulations, local laws, and other requirements in implementing and maintaining IOCC projects; ability to think strategically, analyze issues, and make appropriate recommendations.
Experience: A minimum of three years’ experience, working in a hospital, clinic, or practice directly with patients. Experience working with NGOs, a plus. Experience working in non-traditional work environments, such as a refugee camp, a plus. Experience working with vulnerable populations, such as refugees, a plus.
Certifications: University/College degree required. Valid driver license preferred. The consultant must be an authorized licensed optometrist in Jordan. The consultant must have a valid license to practice optometry from the Ministry of Health. The consultant must agree that IOCC may use his/her license as a part of the process for obtaining or maintaining registration of IOCC visual clinic, if required or requested.
Must be willing and able to go to Azraq Refugee Camp (or other field locations, if needed) on a daily basis with the potential for work in IOCC’s office in Amman, as well.
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