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Official sourceSenior Ophthalmic Clinical Officer
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Duty station(s): Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, Uganda.
Salary scale: U4.
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Post: Senior Ophthalmic Clinical Officer - 1 Post
Reference: HRM 72/173/33 - Butabika NRMH
Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Ophthalmic Clinical Officer
Qualifications: Clinical Officer or a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Comprehensive Nurse. A Diploma in Clinical Ophthalmology from a recognized Institution. Experience: At least three (3) years’ working experience as an Ophthalmic Clinical Officer in
Government
Other
Requirements
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Duties and
Responsibilities
a) Diagnose, treat and manage patients with eye diseases. b) Refer complicated cases to Medical Officer Special Grade (Ophthalmology). Page 43 of 62
c) Ensure protection of patients, relatives and staff. d) Carry out community sensitization about eye health care. e) Initiate and participate in research activities. f) Impart knowledge and skills to staff and students. g) Promote observance of the Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics by staff under him/her. h) Participate in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating ophthalmic clinical activities i) Manage and account for allocated resources. j) Prepare and submit periodic reports. k) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Salary disclosed: U4