[Eye-care] Helen Keller is looking for a Program Assistant to be based in Kon Tum

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From: Pham Kim Ngoc <pngoc at hki.org>
Subject: Helen Keller is looking for a Program Assistant to be based in Kon Tum
Date: 29 November 2011 9:38:16 PM AEDT
Cc: 'Nancy Haselow' <nhaselow at hki.org>, hnguyen at hki.org, tranha at hki.org, 'Lam Don' <donlam72 at yahoo.com>
Reply-To: pngoc at hki.org


Program Assistant- ChildSight


BRIEF TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Period: December 2011 to December 2012)
Helen Keller International (HKI) is an international non-governmental
organization. Its mission is to save the sight and lives of the most
vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of
blindness and malnutrition. We do this by establishing programs based on
evidence and research in eye health and nutrition. 
In Vietnam, we are currently seeking a Program Assistant to be monitor and
evaluate our ChildSight program located in Kon Tum.  ChildSight is a program
designed to provide school-based vision-care services where screening,
refraction, distribution of eye glasses and eye health referrals are
provided to marginalized communities.  We are currently moving onto our
second year of the program and plan on adding 10 additional schools for
screening.  In partnership with the Local Department of Health, Center for
Social Disease Prevention, Kon Tum hospital and Local Department of
Education, HKI will work alongside these partners to ensure ChildSight's
expansion is a success.  This will require the assistance of the Program
Assistant to ensure constant collaboration and communication among all
partners and daily reporting to HKI-Vietnam to track and trouble-shoot the
progress of the program.  
Job Summary:
The Program Assistant will be required to monitor all program activities and
report to the Country Representative and Program Coordinator.  In
collaboration with all stakeholders and partners, the Program Assistant will
be involved in all meetings and present at all events related to ChildSight.
Development of surveys and communication media, collection and analysis of
data, implementation of activities, performance of qualitative observations,
and consistent monitoring and evaluation of ChildSight objectives will be
required.  

Report to:                                           Country Representative
Collaborate with:                             Program Coordinator and
Finance Administrator


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

*	Help manage and supervise the implementation of the ChildSight
HKI-VN in Kon Tum in collaboration with local partners;
*	Develop and strengthen partnerships with local partner and key
stakeholders, maintaining relationships with relevant authorities; 
*	Develop, collect and analyze Baseline/Endline surveys, Quality of
Life Surveys, and Pre/Post Test for trainings;
*	Assist in the design of monitoring and evaluation protocol;
*	Improve and distribute ChildSight communication materials;
*	Monitor and track the progress of ChildSight ensuring activities are
carried out in appropriate timely manner;
*	Report to Country Representative, Program Coordinator and Finance
Administrator of ChildSight progress;
*	Assist local partners through participating in training program of
teachers and community health workers; 
*	Make monthly reports consisting of observations and documentation of
work in the field while making recommendations to improve the program ;
.         Work with partners to ensure screening, refraction and provision
of eye glasses is organized and conducted for all students within 10 schools
and is coordinated with all sectors;

Duty Station:

Kon Tum, with approximately 10% of work time in HKI-VN office in Hanoi.
Expected starting date 20 November  2011

Requirements:

*	Vietnamese citizen;
*	Must be willing to relocate to Kon Tum for contractual time;
*	Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint);
*	Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, SAS, STATA, etc.);
*	University degree (degree in public health or education is an
advantage);
*	Working experience in development sector, especially NGOs and
community groups; 
*	Strong background knowledge of eye health in Vietnam;
*	Previous working experiences in health and education is preferred; 
*	Has skills in project management, presentation and communication;
*	Knowledge in development and management of monitoring & evaluation
plans;
*	Understanding of and sensitivity to poverty-related development and
gender issues;
*	Good knowledge of spoken and written Vietnamese and English; 
*	Ability to work in a team environment without direct formal
hierarchy;
*	Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and initiative;
*	Motivated team player who can manage his/her own project and provide
support to team;
*	Agree with HKI's mission and want to contribute to improving eye
health in Vietnam.


Compensation and benefits are competitive with other INGOs; women are
encouraged to apply.

To obtain the full ToR, and apply please send the request and Application
Letter & CV to Country Representative:  Mrs. Pham Kim Ngoc at pngoc at hki.org
and cc tranha at hki.org . 

The deadline for applications is Friday 10 December 2011.
Only shot-listed candidates will be contacted for interview /.


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