IGCP Visual Impairment Associate Jobs

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IGCP Visual Impairment Associate Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs.

IGCP Zambia looking for “Visual Impairment Associate”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before 30th June, 2024.

IGCP was formed in 1991 to address the long-term conservation of the mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) and its regional afromontane forest habitat in the Virunga Bwindi Landscape. Our aim has been to work together as a single gorilla conservation program in order to expand and consolidate the successes of the Mountain Gorilla Project and other initiatives at a regional level.

The IGCP has published a job vacancy announcement on 25th April, 2024 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Visual Impairment Associate to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

IGCP Job Vacancy 2024

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments to determine the extent and nature of a person’s visual impairment, including visual acuity, visual field, and functional vision.
Develop individualized plans to address the specific needs and goals of each student with a visual impairment.
Provide training and instruction on adaptive techniques, tools, and technologies, such as mobility skills, braille, screen readers, and magnification devices.
Teach essential daily living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, personal grooming, and organization, to help students live independently.
Teach students with visual impairments how to navigate their environment safely, which may include cane travel and orientation to public transportation.
Train students in the use of assistive technology devices and software to access information, communicate, and perform tasks.
Provide emotional and psychological support to help the students cope with the emotional aspects of visual impairment and maintain their mental well-being.
Teach effective communication skills, including writing, using braille, and using non-visual communication methods.
Ability to work closely with other professionals, such as ophthalmologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, to provide holistic support to clients.
Ability to advocate for student’s rights and accessibility in their communities, schools, and workplaces, ensuring they have equal opportunities.
Maintain detailed records of assessments and progress.