International Rescue Committee Ophthalmic Nurse Jobs in Kenya

To provide holistic ophthalmic nursing services to both inpatient and out patients within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

The ophthalmic nurse is directly responsible to the Senior Clinical Officer – Ophthalmology and will carry out the following duties:

Programming:

The Nurse shall work in the eye ward/ eye clinic as assigned and shall therefore work as both supervisor and team leader to the Ophthalmic Assistant/s and auxiliary staff.

Prepare for and assist the Senior Clinical Officer Ophthalmologist during the ward rounds and whenever required.

Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts/ files.

Refer to the OCO/CS on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.

Assist eye patients with activities of daily living while in the ward.

Arrange and submit weekly eye clinic schedules and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each staff under their supervision.

Convene eye clinic meetings and attend monthly hospital meetings.

Escort patients to other referral hospital when necessary.

Participate in the monthly scheduled school eye screening and community outreach programs.

Participate in camp eye health surveys/campaigns.

Reporting and communication:

Compile and submit quarterly inventory returns/requisitions for all necessary eye drugs and supplies.

Conduct regular training session for OAs, auxiliary support staff and CHWs on PEC, basic nursing care and management of various eye ward cases.

Give eye health education to patients and clients.

Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and yearly MOH/ donor reports.

Monitor and supervise proper consumption of supplies and drugs.

Operations:

Maintain equipment in good working condition and submit regular inventory reports of the same.

Maintain drug registers and oversee drug consumption within the ward and clinic.

Ensure that all eye admissions, discharges, transfers and referrals

are properly documented as they occur.

Report any significant changes in operations to the Senior Clinical officer ophthalmologist.

Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

Success-full and orderly setup of eye clinic in Kakuma refugee camp.

Organization of nursing care services within the allocated eye ward/unit.

Timely preparation and submission of MOH/ donor reports.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution

Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic nursing from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya

Required Experience & Competencies:

At least 2 years working experience in a busy eye hospital/ Clinic setup.

Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions

Sensitive to different cultures.

Team player

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online by 7th May, 2018.

Please note to include at least 3 professional referees.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment

For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Ophthalmic Nurse Jobs in Kenya

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