Application Guide

How to Apply for National Strategic Plan for Eye Health - Consultation

at Sightsavers

🏢 About Sightsavers

Sightsavers is unique as an international organization that combines eye health programs with disability rights advocacy, working across 30+ countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote social inclusion. Their dual focus on both medical intervention and systemic change creates meaningful impact beyond just healthcare delivery. Working here offers the chance to contribute to evidence-based programs that have prevented blindness for millions while advancing disability rights globally.

About This Role

This part-time remote role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive national strategic plan for eye health, requiring extensive stakeholder consultation with government agencies, health organizations, and disability rights groups. The position is impactful because successful strategy development directly influences national policies and resource allocation for eye care services, potentially improving vision outcomes for entire populations while advancing Sightsavers' mission of eliminating avoidable blindness.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning virtual consultations with government health officials to discuss strategy draft revisions, followed by analyzing stakeholder feedback data using Sightsavers' MEL frameworks. The afternoon could include coordinating with country office teams to schedule field visits (when possible) and drafting sections of the strategic plan that integrate disability inclusion benchmarks with eye health targets.

🚀 Application Tools

Generate Cover Letter

AI-powered, tailored for Sightsavers

Interview Prep

Practice questions for this role

🎯 Who Sightsavers Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years experience specifically in public health strategic planning, preferably with documented success in developing national-level health strategies
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of both eye health epidemiology (cataract, glaucoma, refractive error) AND disability inclusion frameworks (UNCRPD, accessibility standards)
  • Shows proven ability to facilitate consensus among diverse stakeholders including government ministries, INGOs, and disability organizations
  • Has background in international development with understanding of donor reporting, MEL frameworks, and cross-cultural consultation approaches

📝 Tips for Applying to Sightsavers

1

Quantify your public health planning experience - specify how many strategies you've developed, countries/regions covered, and measurable outcomes achieved

2

Highlight any direct experience with eye health programs OR disability rights work - Sightsavers values this dual expertise

3

Demonstrate remote stakeholder engagement skills by describing virtual consultation methods you've used successfully

4

Reference Sightsavers' specific programs like their School Eye Health or Inclusive Education initiatives to show genuine interest

5

Emphasize part-time availability and self-management skills crucial for remote consulting work across time zones

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your methodology for developing national health strategies, including stakeholder mapping and consensus-building approaches', 'Specific examples of bridging clinical eye health work with disability rights advocacy in previous roles', "Understanding of Sightsavers' Theory of Change and how this role contributes to their strategic objectives", 'Experience working with government health systems in low/middle-income countries and adapting to local contexts']

Generate Cover Letter →

🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Sightsavers' current country programs and their specific approaches to eye health vs. disability rights integration
  • → The organization's recent publications on national eye health strategies or disability inclusion frameworks
  • → Global initiatives Sightsavers participates in like IAPB (International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness) or UNPRPD partnerships
  • → Their specific monitoring and evaluation frameworks used for strategy implementation tracking
Visit Sightsavers's Website →

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your process for developing a national health strategy from inception to implementation
2 How would you handle conflicting priorities between government health ministries and disability rights organizations during consultations?
3 What metrics would you propose to monitor the implementation of an eye health strategy?
4 How do you ensure disability inclusion is integrated throughout an eye health strategy rather than treated as an add-on?
5 Describe your experience working remotely with stakeholders across different time zones and cultural contexts
Practice Interview Questions →

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic public health experience without specific examples of strategy development or stakeholder consultation
  • Focusing solely on clinical eye care without addressing disability rights or social inclusion aspects
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of how part-time remote consulting differs from full-time in-office strategy roles

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

✓

Offer

Congratulations!

Ready to Apply?

Good luck with your application to Sightsavers!

← Back to Job Listing Apply Now →