Flying Eye Hospital Coordinator: Orbis International Zambia

The Flying Eye Hospital (FEH) Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative, logistical and coordination services in order to ensure effective and efficient operations of the May 2020 Flying Eye Hospital project.  The FEH Coordinator is based in Lusaka and travels regularly to support the FEH project within Zambia.

FEH Administration

Assist in the logistics and coordination of the FEH project, including but not limited to:

• Co-ordinating local transport and accommodation arrangements for participants and visitors, during planning visits and the FEH project
• Assist with obtaining visas
• Coordinate logistics for Customs and Immigration permissions required for the project.
• Setting up meetings with relevant authorities
• Arrange and attend meetings with the project including Local Planning Committee, local hosts, Ministry of Health, Aviation Authorities, and other relevant parties to ensure understanding of protocols and procedures
• Oversee in-country temporary medical licensing for Orbis staff and Volunteer Faculty
• Coordinate logistics arrangements as they relate to project preparation and implementation
• Conduct necessary post-project administration when the FEH project is completed
• Any other duties as requested by the FEH Program Manager and/or the Orbis Country Director Zambia

Person specification

NGO background, administration, and logistics as well as experience working in collaboration with the government ministries.