Ophthalmic Nursing Officer

Position Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for provision holistic ophthalmic nursing services to both inpatient and outpatients within the hospital.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A holder of Bachelor degree or equivalent in Nursing from accredited and recognized Nursing institution.
• Must be registered with Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council 
• At least five (5) years working experience in a busy eye hospital/ Clinic setup.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 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.
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• Arrange and submit weekly ward work schedules and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each staff under their supervision.
• Convene eye ward meetings and attend monthly hospital meetings.
• Participate in camp eye health surveys/campaigns
• 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 admissions, discharges, transfers, and deaths are properly documented as they occur.
• Report any significant changes in operations to the senior ophthalmologist.
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports; identifying trends; anticipating needed supplies; approving requisitions and cost allocations.
• Perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Apply to info@dcmct.or.tz