Ophthalmic Clinical Officer OCO
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Industry Healthcare / Medical Founded 1997 Type Private Website http://lionsloresho.org Address Kaptagat Road , Loresho, Nairobi, Kenya, 66576-00800
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Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive primary ophthalmic care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral of eye conditions, while supporting surgical, outpatient, and outreach services to improve access to quality eye care at LSEH.
Key Responsibilities
Outpatient Clinical Services
- Conduct eye examinations and assess patients presenting with ocular conditions
- Diagnose common eye diseases and initiate appropriate management
- Prescribe medications and basic optical corrections within scope of practice
Surgical Assistance
- Assist ophthalmologists during surgical procedures
- Prepare patients for surgery and support pre- and post-operative care
- Ensure adherence to theatre protocols and aseptic techniques
Patient Management & Care
- Provide treatment and follow-up for patients with eye conditions
- Offer patient counselling on eye health, treatment adherence, and prevention
- Ensure continuity of care through scheduled reviews and referrals
Referrals & Collaboration
- Identify cases requiring specialist ophthalmologist review or higher-level care
- Ensure timely and well-documented referrals
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams for patient management
Outreach Services
- Participate in community outreach eye camps and screening programs
- Provide diagnosis, treatment, and referral services during outreach activities
- Support patient follow-up from outreach programs to hospital care
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and complete patient clinical records
- Document consultations, treatments, and procedures performed
- Support clinical data collection and reporting systems
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to clinical protocols, SOPs, and SafeCare standards
- Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and OSH guidelines
- Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical clinical practice
Health Education
- Educate patients and communities on eye health, prevention, and treatment adherence
- Participate in health promotion activities during outreach and clinic sessions
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of patients seen per month (as per target)
- Accuracy of diagnosis and treatment outcomes
- Referral appropriateness and timeliness
- Patient follow-up compliance rate
- Participation in outreach activities
- Completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation
- Adherence to SOPs and IPC standards
Reporting & Communication Lines
- Reports to: Head of Clinical Services / Ophthalmologist
- Works closely with: Ophthalmologists, Nurses, Optometrists, Theatre Staff, Outreach Team, Medical Records
- External collaboration: Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), referral facilities, outreach partners
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Clinical Services (Ophthalmic Clinical Officer training)
- Valid registration and practicing license with relevant regulatory body
- Experience in eye care or clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in high-volume eye care facility
- Experience in outreach eye programs
- Training in quality improvement or SafeCare standards
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in ophthalmology
- Ability to perform basic ophthalmic procedures
- Good communication and patient counselling skills
- Teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in clinical documentation
- Basic computer literacy (EMR systems, MS Office)