Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Ophthalmic Clinical Officer

The Ophthalmic Clinical Officer shall review the eye department activities and priorities on a regular basis updating the Medical Superintendent on gaps and/or provide recommendations on how to improve quality of services as well as the planning, implementation and management of the Eye Department in the Hospital.

Responsibilities
• Provide treatment for eye diseases
• Work in conjunction with optometrist and other health care officers to provide integrated, quality care for patients.
• Evaluate symptoms, run tests to diagnose a patient’s condition and then prescribe medication or treatment to remedy the illness or injury.
• Perform minor eye surgeries, trachoma surgeries and refer complicated cases appropriately.
• Maintain equipment in a good condition and submit regular inventory reports of the same.
• Attend and participate in weekly Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions at the hospital.

Knowledge and Experience Required
• Diploma in Clinical medicine and Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology from a recognized Institution
• Registered with the Clinical Officer’s Council- Kenya
• One year experience (Post specialization)
• Must be willing to work during odd hours and on weekends/holidays
• Committed to work in multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to uphold and align oneself with the core values of St. Francis Community Hospital.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit and address their applications, ENCLOSING A DETAILED CV, AND COVER LETTER ONLY to careers@stfrancishospital.or.ke  so as to be received by 31st July 2022. Applicants MUST INDICATE CURRENT & EXPECTED CONSOLIDATED SALARY in their application and indicate OPHTHALMIC CO on the subject line.

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