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• In charge of treating clients eye diseases in
  Outpatient Department (OPD) and other work stations.
• Screening patients for operation.
• Attending and participating in ward rounds
  and Night shifts.
• In charge of monitoring, guidance and
  supervision to all the Hospital staff to ensure quality work outcome
• Carry out intra and extra Ocular operations.
• Increase community health workers’ awareness
  on eye conditions and eye care by conducting primary Eye care trainings.
• Carry out minor eye surgeries .trachoma
  surgeries and refer complicated cases appropriately
• Selecting and referring complicated eye
  surgeries to the Ophthalmologist for further management.
• Carrying out some spherical refraction and
  low Vision Assessments.
• Ensure that all assessments and treatment
  provided are properly documented in patient files.
• Should always be available in case of
  emergencies at night.
• Be innovative/creative and advise management
  on clinical matters.
• The jobholder will admit to the wards and
  provide quality management for eye in-patients.
• Maintain equipment in a good condition and
  submit regular inventory reports of the same
• Keep a complete and accurate inventory of
  medicines, equipment and other supplies in the program.
• Support the Ophthalmologist in preparation
  and submission of the weekly and monthly activity reports.
• Perform any other relevant duties as may be required
  or assigned by your supervisor

• The applicants for the Ophthalmic Clinical
  Officer (OCO) vacancy should hold a Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine-
  Ophthalmology/ Cataract surgery.
• Registered with the Clinical Officers
  Council.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving
  skills.
• Be creative, innovative and sensitive to
  quality.
• Excellent command of the English language
  (both spoken and written) and must be multilingual.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise
  reports and well developed communication skills
• Good computer skills.
• Must be a team player, flexible and
  culturally sensitive
• Ready to work in Tororo on full time basis.
• Good time management skills
• Age: 24-38 years

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