Medical Officer Opthalmology

Person Specifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with minimum post internship experience of 1 year
  
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
  
• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine-Ophthalmology/Cataract surgery
  
• Good computer skills (Complete MS Office package and any HMIS (Hospital Information System) and data analysis
  
• Minimum of 2 years' work experience as an ophthalmic Clinical Officer, at least 1 year of inpatient practice
  
• Customer focus and Empathetic
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Result oriented
  
• Emotional intelligence
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Strong analytical/reporting skills
  
• Must be a team player and flexible
  

• Provide consultations at the Ophthalmology Unit and ensure that all assessments and treatment provided are properly documented on patients’ files/electronic medical record
  
• Timely surgical management/referrals of eye injuries
  
• Perform minor eye surgeries, trachoma surgeries and refer complicated cases appropriately
  
• Act as the primary liaison between the nurses, medical officers and the consultant Ophthalmologists on call.
  
• Conduct Eye Care Training and Screening exercises as required.
  
• Integrate the activities of the Ophthalmology Unit with the Chronic Care Program of the Hospital.
  
• Evaluation and provision of prescriptions to those with refractive errors.
  
• Timely reporting of departmental activities.
  
• Attend and participate in continuous Medical Education (CME) activities at the Hospital/Group.
  
• Compile and submit monthly inventory return/requisition of all drugs and supplies.
  
• Maintain equipment in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.
  
• Carry out any other duties as may be required or assigned by your immediate supervisor in line with the job description.
  
• Ensure adequate knowledge of all Avenue policies, procedures and systems as outlined in the HRMIS