Department: Ophthalmology / Eye Care Services
Health facility: Saint Francis Catholic Church Health Center - Adama
Employment Type: Full-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic services; such as :-
- Outpatient consultations/ Examinations and assess patients with visual complaints.
- Diagnose and manage eye diseases by performing diagnosis, treatment and perform ophthalmic surgical procedures accordingly such as :- cataracts, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, squint , retinal disorders and ……etc.
- Assess visual acuity and perform appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe medications, eyeglasses, corrective lenses, and other appropriate treatments as needed.
- Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services and …… etc.
- Perform eye care services according to qualifications and the facility protocols with Holistic and compassionate, ethical and patient-centered approach.
- Monitor patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans
- Work collaborative, disciplined, upholds professional ethics and standards and peaceful manner with the staff, maintain patient confidentiality and others to ensure the best possible care for patients and effective and efficient outcome of the service provided.
- Refer patients to appropriate specialists when advanced care is required.
- Provide emergency eye care for ocular trauma, infections, and other urgent eye conditions.
- Monitor patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans and …... etc.