Job Description

St. Francis Community Hospital wishes to recruit a highly motivated, result oriented, competent, honest and remarkably talented Ophthalmic Clinical Officer with strong work ethics and passion for excellence.

Ref: STFCH/HR/006/2022/033

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.

How to Apply

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St. Francis Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

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