Registered Nurse (Ophthalmic) at Kiambu County Government

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan cifizen;
• Be a holder of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered
• Community Health Nursing or Kenya Registered Midwifery;
• Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Nursing;
• Registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya:
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya:
• Three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution;
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills:
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage patients with ocular conditions referred from general practitioners and primary healthcare units;
• Perform initial screening, monitor disease progression, and assist with early treatment of chronic ocular conditions;
• Perform primary, follow-up, and discharge assessments of patients who have undergone surgery for cataracts and other ocular diseases/cdisorders:
• Assist in managing children and adults with ocular conditions, functioning as both an educator and a practitioner:
• Assisting the Surgeons in performing ophthalmic surgeries;
• Carry out patient assessments before and after eye surgery:
• Assist the opticians in conducting fittings for glasses and contact lenses;
• Instruct patients how to properly care for eye injuries or disorders at home:
• Administer optical medications; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.