Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be the leading provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa and serves as a healthcare social enterprise through development programs in the community, particularly for the most vulnerable. Committed to preventing lifelong disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities, including obstetric fistula repairs. Its Maternity and Newborn Wing serves as a referral center for high-risk and emergency deliveries in the Dar es Salaam region and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.
In line with the further expansion of Ophthalmology and Optical services, CCBRT is looking for a dynamic and experienced Optometrist to treat patients with refractive errors and prescribe appropriate glasses.
The Role:
- Refraction for all inpatients and outpatients.
- Performing both objective and subjective refraction for all patients.
- Evaluating refractive error and documenting in respective files correctly.
- Performing additional tests and examinations as required.
- Assisting colleague optometrists in their daily routine work.
The Candidate:
- Degree or Diploma in Optometry.
- Minimum of 1 year post-intern working experience with a reputable organization.
- Registered with the Optometry Council.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both English and Swahili).
- Team worker with client focus.
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to work.
If you are interested, please submit your curriculum vitae with 2 references and a cover letter explaining why you believe you are the right person for the role. CCBRT is an equal opportunities employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply. Please send your application via email to: [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview as well as an additional assessment.
Job Reference Number: 2025-05
Deadline for Applications: February 13, 2025 (selection process might commence upon receipt of suitable applications).
CCBRT does not request or accept money from applicants as part of its recruitment process.
