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Principal Ophthalmic Clinical Officer

Government of Uganda

SorotiManager · Not statedCloses Monday, 16 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 14 Nov 2026
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Duty station(s): Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda.

Salary scale: U3.

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Post: Principal Ophthalmic Clinical Officer - 1 Post

Reference: HRM 72/173/21 - Soroti RRH

Salary Scale: U3

Reports to: Associate Consultant (Ophthalmology)

Qualifications: i. Diploma in Ophthalmology from a recognized Institution. ii. Diploma in Management OR Administration OR Health Services Management from a recognized institution. Experience: At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should be at the level of

Ophthalmic Clinical Officer in Government. Other

Requirements

Demonstrate good leadership qualities and integrity. Duties and

responsibilities

a) Diagnose and treat patients with eye diseases. b) Conduct pre-operative, operative and post-operative patient care. c) Assess and refer complicated eye conditions.

d) Conduct eye-health outreach activities. e) Conduct research in ophthalmology. f) Conduct training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). g) Supervise ophthalmic staff and students. h) Conduct technical support supervision to lower-level health facilities. i) Plan, monitor and evaluate ophthalmic activities. j) Manage performance of staff. k) Enforce the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics. Prepare and submit periodic reports.

Salary disclosed: U3

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