Job Openings at Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital

Job Purpose 

To provide comprehensive primary ophthalmic care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral of eye conditions, while supporting surgical, outpatient, and outreach services to improve access to quality eye care at LSEH.

Key Responsibilities

Outpatient Clinical Services

• Conduct eye examinations and assess patients presenting with ocular conditions
• Diagnose common eye diseases and initiate appropriate management
• Prescribe medications and basic optical corrections within scope of practice

Surgical Assistance

• Assist ophthalmologists during surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery and support pre- and post-operative care
• Ensure adherence to theatre protocols and aseptic techniques

Patient Management & Care

• Provide treatment and follow-up for patients with eye conditions
• Offer patient counselling on eye health, treatment adherence, and prevention
• Ensure continuity of care through scheduled reviews and referrals

Referrals & Collaboration

• Identify cases requiring specialist ophthalmologist review or higher-level care
• Ensure timely and well-documented referrals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams for patient management

Outreach Services

• Participate in community outreach eye camps and screening programs
• Provide diagnosis, treatment, and referral services during outreach activities
• Support patient follow-up from outreach programs to hospital care

 Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and complete patient clinical records
• Document consultations, treatments, and procedures performed
• Support clinical data collection and reporting systems

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to clinical protocols, SOPs, and SafeCare standards
• Ensure compliance with Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and OSH guidelines
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical clinical practice

Health Education

• Educate patients and communities on eye health, prevention, and treatment adherence
• Participate in health promotion activities during outreach and clinic sessions

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of patients seen per month (as per target)
• Accuracy of diagnosis and treatment outcomes
• Referral appropriateness and timeliness
• Patient follow-up compliance rate
• Participation in outreach activities
• Completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation
• Adherence to SOPs and IPC standards

Reporting & Communication Lines

• Reports to: Head of Clinical Services / Ophthalmologist
• Works closely with: Ophthalmologists, Nurses, Optometrists, Theatre Staff, Outreach Team, Medical Records
• External collaboration: Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), referral facilities, outreach partners

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Clinical Services (Ophthalmic Clinical Officer training)
• Valid registration and practicing license with relevant regulatory body
• Experience in eye care or clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience in high-volume eye care facility
• Experience in outreach eye programs
• Training in quality improvement or SafeCare standards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills in ophthalmology
• Ability to perform basic ophthalmic procedures
• Good communication and patient counselling skills
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy in clinical documentation
• Basic computer literacy (EMR systems, MS Office)

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 Job Purpose 

To deliver high-quality, safe, and high-volume cataract surgical services, ensuring excellent visual outcomes, adherence to clinical standards, and contribution to outreach programs aimed at reducing avoidable blindness at LSEH.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical Services

• Perform cataract surgeries (e.g., SICS, Phacoemulsification) as per clinical indications
• Ensure adherence to surgical safety protocols and WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
• Maintain high standards of asepsis and infection prevention

Pre-Operative Assessment

• Conduct thorough pre-operative evaluation and patient selection
• Confirm diagnosis, surgical plan, and intraocular lens (IOL) calculations
• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented

Post-Operative Care

• Review post-operative patients and manage complications
• Provide appropriate treatment and follow-up schedules
• Monitor surgical outcomes and patient recovery

Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement

• Participate in surgical audits, outcome monitoring, and M&M meetings
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, SafeCare standards, and clinical guidelines
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives

Outreach Surgical Programs

• Participate in high-volume outreach surgical camps
• Support screening, patient selection, and surgical planning in outreach
• Ensure safe surgical practices in outreach settings

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Supervise and mentor OCOs, nurses, and theatre staff
• Support training and skill development within the surgical team
• Promote teamwork and adherence to protocols

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate surgical records and operative notes
• Document outcomes, complications, and follow-up care
• Contribute to surgical data reporting and performance tracking

Infection Prevention & Patient Safety

• Ensure strict adherence to IPC protocols in theatre and outreach
• Promote a culture of patient safety and risk management
• Identify and report adverse events and near misses

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of cataract surgeries performed (as per target)
• Surgical complication rate (within acceptable standards)
• Good visual outcome rate (e.g., ≥80% achieving target vision as per WHO standards)
• Post-operative infection rate (minimized)
• Patient satisfaction scores
• Compliance with surgical safety protocols (100%)
• Participation in outreach surgical programs

 Reporting & Communication Lines

• Reports to: Head of Clinical Services / Medical Superintendent
• Works closely with: Ophthalmologists, OCOs, Theatre Nurses, Optometrists, Outreach Team, Medical Records
• External collaboration: Outreach partners, referral facilities, community stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine with specialization in Ophthalmology or equivalent
• Certified Cataract Surgeon (recognized training program)
• Valid registration and practicing license with relevant regulatory body
• Proven experience in performing cataract surgeries

Desirable

• Experience in high-volume cataract surgery programs
• Experience in outreach surgical camps
• Training in quality improvement or SafeCare standards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong surgical skills in cataract procedures (SICS, Phaco)
• Excellent clinical decision-making ability
• Attention to detail and precision
• Good communication and patient counselling skills
• Team leadership and mentorship ability
• Ability to work in high-volume settings