Vision Care — Medical Coordinator (Eye Health)

Vision Care Job Vacancy — Medical Coordinator (Eye Health) Job Title: Medical Coordinator (Eye Health) Vision Care — Tanzania Number of Positions: 1 Position Duty Station: Tanzania (Dar es Salaam / Pwani Region — field trips required) Employment Type: Full-time Contract About Vision Care Vision Care is a non-governmental organization working to improve access to quality eye health services in underserved communities in Tanzania. The organization implements ophthalmic outreach programs, cataract surgical camps, and capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with partner hospitals and government institutions. Vision Care invites applications from qualified Tanzanian candidates for the position of Medical Coordinator. Duties and Responsibilities Eye Screening Programme Coordinate logistics and implementation of eye screening activities in the target area. Manage medicine stock following each screening event — conduct inventory checks, ensure proper storage and labeling Compile and enter screening results into the designated database within the required timeframe. Track referral cases and prescription records and follow up on outcomes. Prepare aggregate result reports for KOICA and partner reporting using approved templates. Partner facility support Collect and consolidate monthly patient statistics from partner facility Compile monthly consolidated reports and submit to the supervisor within the agreed deadline. Conduct quarterly medicine procurement needs assessments Coordinate with the procurement officer and pharmacy to process purchase requests and confirm delivery schedules. Supported Equipment Management Conduct quarterly on-site inspections of all project-supported equipment at hub hospitals. Assess and document equipment functionality, utilisation levels, user difficulties Record inspection findings in the standardised quarterly Excel tracking sheet Coordinate repair or replacement arrangements. Conduct continuous follow-up on unresolved equipment faults and provide status updates to the Country Director until full resolution. Ophthalmologist & Surgical Nurse Training / Outreach Field Support Coordinate logistics for capacity-building training events Provide pre-outreach logistical planning for surgical camps and eye outreach programmes, including equipment packing, transport coordination, and site confirmation. Eye Health Awareness & Education Support planning and implementation of community eye health awareness and education activities Assist in the development and updating of IEC materials in English and Swahili in coordination with relevant teams; manage printed material inventory. Facilitate or co-facilitate education sessions using approved session guides Document session outcomes and submit session reports Support coordination of annual events such as World Sight Day in collaboration with partner organizations Required task related to project goal Qualifications and Experience Education Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field Experience Minimum 2 years of clinical experience or programme coordination / administrative experience in the health sector or international development Preferred Experience working in eye health programmes, NGO-funded projects, or KOICA / donor-funded health initiatives is a strong advantage Field Work Willingness and ability to undertake regular field trips to Pwani Region and other project sites as required Skills and Competencies Programme & Coordination Skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities across different facilities and work areas Data & Reporting Ability to collect, validate, and compile health data accurately; experience with Excel-based data management and report writing Supply & Equipment Management Familiarity with medical supply chain processes, stock management, and basic equipment monitoring Communication Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili; ability to liaise effectively with government counterparts, clinical staff, and donor organisations Independence & Reliability Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a field-based environment Computer Proficiency Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Interpersonal Skills Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills; ability to work respectfully with diverse stakeholders including hospital management, clinical teams, and community members HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit the following documents: Application letter addressing the key responsibilities Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least two referees Send applications to: hrvisioncaretz@gmail.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Vision Care is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER JOBS, TANZANIA JOBS, NGO's JOBS, NAFASI ZA AJIRA

Education Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field Experience Minimum 2 years of clinical experience or programme coordination / administrative experience in the health sector or international development Preferred Experience working in eye health programmes, NGO-funded projects, or KOICA / donor-funded health initiatives is a strong advantage Field Work Willingness and ability to undertake regular field trips to Pwani Region and other project sites as required Skills and Competencies Programme & Coordination Skills Strong organisati