Clinical Officer - Intern (Ophthamologists)
2025-11-05T09:26:55+00:00
Muranga County Government
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
HealthCare
2025-11-21T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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MURANG’A COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT – NOVEMBER 2025
CLINICAL OFFICER - INTERN (OPHTHAMOLOGISTS)- THREE (3) POSTS
Minimum Requirements
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine.
• Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology Specialization from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Clinical Officers Council
• Must hold a valid practicing license. Other requirements
• Professional certifications: May include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide consultations at eye clinics, conduct comprehensive eye examinations, and take ophthalmic histories from patients.
• Evaluate and manage common eye ailments and chronic eye diseases. This includes prescribing appropriate medication.
• Perform minor eye surgeries, including cataract surgeries (such as small incision technique) and trachoma surgeries.
• Prescription and dispensing: Assess visual acuity and prescribe corrective eyeglasses and other low-vision devices for patients with refractive errors.
• Identify and appropriately refer complicated or emergency cases that require a senior specialist's attention, such as an ophthalmologist.
• Admit patients to wards when necessary and inform the senior medical officer.
• Lead or participate in campaigns aimed at creating awareness of eye conditions such as cataracts and trachoma.
• Take part in planning and participating in eye camps • Conduct screening exercises and eye care training for the community.
• Documentation and reporting: Accurately and properly document all assessments and treatments in patient files. Compile and submit reports on departmental activities.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and manage the inventory of ophthalmic supplies and drugs. Compile requisitions to avoid stock shortages.
• Staff supervision: Monitor and supervise other clinic staff to ensure work is done efficiently.
• Participate in annual program planning and provide recommendations to improve the quality of services.
• Ongoing education: Attend and participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in eye care.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior staff and students.
Provide consultations at eye clinics, conduct comprehensive eye examinations, and take ophthalmic histories from patients. • Evaluate and manage common eye ailments and chronic eye diseases. This includes prescribing appropriate medication. • Perform minor eye surgeries, including cataract surgeries (such as small incision technique) and trachoma surgeries. • Prescription and dispensing: Assess visual acuity and prescribe corrective eyeglasses and other low-vision devices for patients with refractive errors. • Identify and appropriately refer complicated or emergency cases that require a senior specialist's attention, such as an ophthalmologist. • Admit patients to wards when necessary and inform the senior medical officer. • Lead or participate in campaigns aimed at creating awareness of eye conditions such as cataracts and trachoma. • Take part in planning and participating in eye camps • Conduct screening exercises and eye care training for the community. • Documentation and reporting: Accurately and properly document all assessments and treatments in patient files. Compile and submit reports on departmental activities. • Maintain equipment in good condition and manage the inventory of ophthalmic supplies and drugs. Compile requisitions to avoid stock shortages. • Staff supervision: Monitor and supervise other clinic staff to ensure work is done efficiently. • Participate in annual program planning and provide recommendations to improve the quality of services. • Ongoing education: Attend and participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in eye care. • Mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior staff and students.
Professional certifications: May include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. • Proficiency in computer applications. • Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine. • Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology Specialization from a recognized institution. • Registered with the Clinical Officers Council • Must hold a valid practicing license. Other requirements
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Vacancy title:
Clinical Officer - Intern (Ophthamologists)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: HealthCare]
Jobs at:
Muranga County Government
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 21 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
MURANG’A COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT – NOVEMBER 2025
CLINICAL OFFICER - INTERN (OPHTHAMOLOGISTS)- THREE (3) POSTS
Minimum Requirements
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medicine.
• Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology Specialization from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Clinical Officers Council
• Must hold a valid practicing license. Other requirements
• Professional certifications: May include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide consultations at eye clinics, conduct comprehensive eye examinations, and take ophthalmic histories from patients.
• Evaluate and manage common eye ailments and chronic eye diseases. This includes prescribing appropriate medication.
• Perform minor eye surgeries, including cataract surgeries (such as small incision technique) and trachoma surgeries.
• Prescription and dispensing: Assess visual acuity and prescribe corrective eyeglasses and other low-vision devices for patients with refractive errors.
• Identify and appropriately refer complicated or emergency cases that require a senior specialist's attention, such as an ophthalmologist.
• Admit patients to wards when necessary and inform the senior medical officer.
• Lead or participate in campaigns aimed at creating awareness of eye conditions such as cataracts and trachoma.
• Take part in planning and participating in eye camps • Conduct screening exercises and eye care training for the community.
• Documentation and reporting: Accurately and properly document all assessments and treatments in patient files. Compile and submit reports on departmental activities.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and manage the inventory of ophthalmic supplies and drugs. Compile requisitions to avoid stock shortages.
• Staff supervision: Monitor and supervise other clinic staff to ensure work is done efficiently.
• Participate in annual program planning and provide recommendations to improve the quality of services.
• Ongoing education: Attend and participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in eye care.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training to junior staff and students.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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