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Job Title:   Locum Ophthalmic Officer (40 Fresher Vacancies)   

Organisation: AIDS Information Centre (AIC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Jinja, Mbale, Soroti, Mbarara, Kabale, Arua and Lira, Uganda

Reports to: School Health Project Nurse

About the Company:

The AIDS Information Centre -Uganda is a catalytic not-for profit Non-Governmental Organization established on 14th February,1990 to provide Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) services to the population of Uganda. AIC was the pioneer HIV Counselling and Testing Centre in Africa. Over the last 33 years, AIC has since evolved into a thought-leader in HIV programming, Health Systems Strengthening and Knowledge Management. AIC currently has 10 Centers of Excellence spread across the country, which include: Arua (West Nile region), Lira (Mid North region), Soroti (North-Eastern region), Mbale (Mid-Eastern region), Jinja (Eastern region), Kampala (Central region), Mbarara (Western region), Kabale, Kanungu and Rukungiri (South-Western region).

About Program:

AIC Intends to implement an integrated high quality school program, to provide early detection, Care and Treatment for both communicable and non-communicable diseases for the children, adolescents and youths wellbeing. This will entail a comprehensive and contextualized package of health services that will include: TB Screening, Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing, Nutritional Assessment, Counselling and Support, Sexually Transmitted Infections, screening, diagnosis and early management, deworming, dental checkups, eye sight assessment, screening for skin diseases, HPV Vaccination for girls (10 years and above) to prevent cervical cancer, breast cancer screening, BMI measurements and NCD screening (Hypertension and Diabetes), mental health assessment, novel vaccination for Ebola, COVID-19, Viral Hepatitis and Monkey Pox, VMMC, kidney function testing and liver function testing. The program also aims to tackle cross cutting issues including health education on climate change and mitigation needs, Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and proper waste management practices at the learning institutions and surrounding communities.

Job Summary: The School Health Locum Ophthalmic Officer will be responsible for delivering essential eye care services to students, promoting eye health awareness, and assisting in the early detection and management of ocular conditions among school-aged children.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations for students, including visual acuity tests and refraction assessments.
• Screen for common eye conditions and provide appropriate referrals to ophthalmologists when necessary.
• Educate students, teachers, and parents about eye health, preventive measures, and the importance of regular eye check-ups.
• Collaborate with school staff to implement health education programs focused on eye care and vision safety.
• Assist in organizing eye health campaigns and awareness initiatives within the school community.
• Maintain accurate records of student eye examinations and treatments, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with health regulations.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care for students undergoing eye surgeries in collaboration with local healthcare facilities.
• Stay informed about the latest developments in pediatric ophthalmology and eye care practices relevant to school health.
• Any other duties assigned.

Key Outputs:

• Comprehensive eye examinations conducted
• Eye health campaigns carried out
• Accurate records maintained
• Pre-operative and post-operative care provided

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Ophthalmic Sciences or Diploma in Clinical Ophthalmology and fully registered/ licensed with the relevant professional councils.
• Additional Training: Certification or registration as an Ophthalmic Officer or equivalent.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a school health program or community health setting.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of common ocular conditions affecting children and adolescents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Proficiency in local languages is an asset.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and adapt to diverse educational settings.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
• Training in other specials like Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their recommendation letters recommended by their immediate supervisors, resume, copies of academic certificates or credentials and three referees. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers and email contacts.

All interested Candidates MUST fully fill the AIC Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents requested for above as one document (labeled with candidate’s full names) and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to:

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Also note that only applications received online shall be considered.

Deadline: 25th November 2024 at 4:30pm

AIC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment, with a Zero tolerance for Fraud, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Harassment. Please contact: fraud@aicug.org.

NB: Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. While AIC appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from AIC Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

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