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UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST

UNRWA Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we would like to hear from you. UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.
 

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- LDC
-Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $ 708.80; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 18%).
-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

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE- SSA
-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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