Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology)

Reference: HRM 72/173/24 - Moroto/RRH

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Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer (Ophthalmology)

Qualifications: i. BSc. Nursing Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. ii. Evidence of training in Ophthalmology.

Duties and

a) Triage eye patients, take history and do visual acuity testing, color vision and basic refraction b) Assist ophthalmologists or ophthalmic clinical officer in diagnosis of tonometry for glaucoma, slit lamp, fundoscopy and biometry c) Administer eye drugs, eye drops, ointments, injections and document effects d) Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for cataract, glaucoma, trachoma, lid surgeries e) Manage eye emergencies, chemical burns, trauma, acute red eye, perform first aid and make referrals f) Ensure ophthalmic instruments and microscopes are available, sterile and functional g) Scrub and assist in ophthalmic surgeries, administer local anaesthesia and keep itin safe custody h) Prepare patients for surgery pre- and post-operational counselling, obtaining consent, marking, and draping.

i) Monitoring patients during surgery and recovery j) Document all theatre procedures and maintain swab or instrument counts k) Educate patients, relatives on eye hygiene, use of glasses and prevention of blindness l) Participate in vitamin A, trachoma control, diabetic retinopathy screening programs. m) Perform any other duties related to the post as may be assigned from time to time.