Chief of Opthalmology at Kenyatta University

Reporting to the Assistant Director-Medical Services, the Chief Ophthalmologist will coordinate and provide specialized Ophthalmology services, coordinate Ophthalmology research and training and advise the hospital and public on the same at KUH.

• Plan for all services and resources of the ophthalmology department of the hospital in collaboration with KU’s Ophthalmology Department and thus contribute to the overall strategic planning of the hospital
• Coordinate the implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the ophthalmology department within the framework of its vision, mission and culture/philosophy and other national and international healthcare and frameworks.
• Chair ophthalmology department meetings act as its contact person, as well as its referral services, research and training matters in the hospital.
• Ensure that ophthalmology department of the hospital has all human and non-human resources required in offering ophthalmology services, research and training in the hospital.
• Participate in the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of ophthalmology department staff in the hospital
• Coordinate and provide ophthalmology services and services delivery in the ophthalmology department of the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards and compliance in the hospital
• Coordinate ophthalmology referral services within and without the hospital in collaboration with other hospital sections and departments within the framework of the hospital and national referral policies.
• Supervise ophthalmology staff together with their services, in order to ensure that they offer timely services within the expected standards, complying with the established ethics and regulations
• Ensure and coordinate continuous training and development of ophthalmology department staff for their effective and efficient performance and productivity in the hospital.
• Coordinate and provide ophthalmology research and training within the hospital as well as ensure collaboration and cooperation with the KU’s Ophthalmology Department.
• Offer specialised ophthalmology services’ advice to the hospital executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the appropriate media.
• Work with other medical specialists to solve single or multiple medical issue (s) or perform extensive surgery, when required in the hospital.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and achievement of the ophthalmology department and services, research and training programmes in the hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognised institution
• Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology from a recognised institution
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or any other medical registration body recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• At least three (3) years’ working experience as a Senior Ophthalmologist, two (2) of which should be Head of Department in a reputable hospital.
• Valid Practice License
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of professional standards
• Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Organisational skills
• Compassionate
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must pass the integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya