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Ophthalmic Clinical Officer (OCO) at Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital
Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital
September 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
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)
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)