The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves
vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in
Eastleigh, Nairobi.
The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence.
Applications are invited for the position of:
Clinical Officer, Ophthalmology - Hagadera
Clinical Officer Ophthalmology, will have the overall responsibility for the
daily clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients
attending the eye health unitThe IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence.
Applications are invited for the position of:
Clinical Officer, Ophthalmology - Hagadera
Responsibilities:
- Provide
consultations at the eye clinic 6 days a week
- Diagnose,
manage and refer cataract cases appropriately
- Increase
community awareness to participation in eye care especially cataract
identification and referral
- Perform
cataract surgeries and refer complicated cases appropriately
- Take
part in planning and participating in eye camps
- Ensure
that all assessments and treatment provided are properly documented on
patients files
- Maintain
an accurate and updated records keeping system in the health unit keeping
in mind that any significant changes seen with regards to cases seen in
health unit should be reported to the Doctor in charge and other relevant
authorities
- Admit
patients to the wards when necessary and ensure that M.O. in-charge is
promptly informed.
- Maintain
equipments in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the
same
- Compile
and submit quarterly inventory return/ requisition of all drugs and
supplies
Qualifications:
- Higher
Diploma in clinical medicine- Ophthalmology
- At
least 3 years relevant working experience.
- Experience
working with a non-profit humanitarian organization.
- Must
be flexible, culturally sensitive and ready to work in difficult
environmental conditions
- Fluency
in English, including writing clear and concise reports. Knowledge of and
fluency in Somali is added advantage.
IRC is an equal opportunity employer
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