The United Nations Relief
and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees invites applications from qualified
candidates for the posts of:
Optometrist
Location:
Gaza Field
Type of
Appointment Limited Duration / Special Services contracts
Deadline
for Application:13 May 2013
Vacancy
Announcement Number:09-04-2013
Grade: LDC
Band B / SSA
Department/Division: Health
Main
Responsibilities
In
accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the ideal
candidate:
Provides
vision screening exams (including visual acuity D. and N., focusing skills, eye
tracking and fixation, binocular vision and fusion, steriopis, vergence and
convergence test, colour test, reversal frequency, visual memory, visual
discrimination test, visual motor integration test, etc.)
Examines
eyes and performs various tests (including Fundus exam) to determine visual
acuity and perception corrective lenses or procedures,
Educates
and counsels patients on visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety
factors for the eyes.
Consults
with and refers patients to Ophthalmologist and/or school health doctor, and
health centre Medical Officer, if additional medical treatment is
needed.
Referral
of student with error of refraction to the contracted centers in order to be
provided with eyeglasses ,receiving ,distribution and follow up of wearing
eyeglasses.
Updates
information and enters data using software applications.
Prepares
monthly reports on eyeglasses provision.
Performs
such other duties as may be assigned.
Personal & Professional Competencies
A
university degree in Optometric Science of four years duration from an
institution recognized by UNRWA.
A valid
governmental license to practice work in the Gaza Field.
At least
two years of satisfactory professional working experience as
Optometrist.
Good
command of spoken and written English.
Ability
to work under pressure.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Conditions Of Service
Basic
Salary: Monthly basic salary $ 708.80; plus a currency adjustment factor
(present rate 17%).
Contract
Duration: Six months. Extension is subject to continued need, availability of
funds and satisfactory service.
Other
conditions of service and benefits may apply.
A
regular staff member can apply to the LDC post but will not be allowed to assume
such post through secondment as he/she needs to leave his/her current post to
accept LDC appointment
Equivalency
Basic
Salary: Monthly basic salary $ 730.00;
Contract
Duration: Six months. Extension is subject to continued need, availability of
funds and satisfactory service.
Other
conditions of service and benefits may apply.
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