Company: Tanaka Nursing Home,
Title: Clinical Officer
Ophthalmology,
Industry: Health,
Location: Busia,
Gross Salary: Competitive,
Tanaka Nursing Home is a
private level 4 healthcare facility located in Busia Town. We are seeking to
recruit capable, motivated and professional Ophthalmologist who will have the
overall responsibility for the daily clinical assessment and prescription of
treatment for all patients in the Eye Unit
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Provide consultations at the eye clinic,
- Diagnose, manage and conduct 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 equipment in good condition and submit
regular inventory report of the same,
- Compile and submit quarterly inventory return/
requisition of all drugs and supplies,
- Attend and participate in weekly Continuous Medical
Education (CME) sessions at the hospital,
- Perform minor eye surgeries, trachoma surgeries and
refer complicated cases appropriately.
- Carry out other relevant duties as may be required
or assigned by your supervisor.
- Quality eye care services offered to patients,
- Provision of corrective glasses to those with
refractive errors,
- Timely surgical management/ referrals of eye
injuries,
- Timely reporting of departmental activities,
- Conducting Eye Care Trainings and Screening
exercises as required.
Education, Experience
& Skills
- Higher
Diploma in Clinical Medicine- Ophthalmology/ Cataract surgery,
- Registered
with the Clinical Officers Council,
- Minimum
of 3 years work experience as an Ophthalmic Clinical Officer.
- Ability
to write clear, concise reports and well developed communication skills,
- Good
computer skills (Complete MS Office package and any HMIS (Hospital
Management Information System) and data analysis),
- Must be a team player and flexible.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary
qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on
the email subject (Clinical
Officer Ophthalmology) to tanakanursinghome@gmail.com