IRC Ophthalmic Nurse Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs

IRC Ophthalmic Nurse Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IRC Kenya looking for “Ophthalmic Nurse”. Applicants with a degree in Bachelor Degree may apply on or before 9th Aug 2022.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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IRC Ophthalmic Nurse Jobs 2022

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 30th July 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Ophthalmic Nurse to be based in Kakuma, Kenya.

Recruiter International Rescue Committee
Position Ophthalmic Nurse
Location Kakuma, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelor Degree
Experience Required Minimum Two years
Application Deadline 9th Aug 2022

IRC Job Vacancy 2022

Job Responsibilities:

  • The ophthalmic nurse is directly responsible to the Senior Clinical Officer-Ophthalmology and will carry out the following duties:
  • 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/OS 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 ward work schedules and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each staff under their supervision.
  • Convene eye ward meetings and attend monthly hospital meetings.
  • Escort patient to other referral hospital when necessary.
  • Do hospital coverage and on-call duties as required.
  • Participate in camp eye health surveys/campaigns.
  • 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 reports.
  • Monitor and supervise proper consumption of supplies and drugs.
  • Maintain equipment’s in good working condition and submit regular inventory reports of the same.
  • Maintain drug registers and oversee drug consumption within the ward and clinical.
  • Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths 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.

Position in Organization:

  • Requisition ID: req29418
  • Job Title: Ophthalmic Nurse
  • Sector: Health
  • Employment Category: Fixed Term
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Open to Expatriates: No
  • Location: Kakuma, Kenya

Qualification:

  • Bachelor Degree.

Experience:

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

How to Apply IRC Ophthalmic Nurse Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/29418?c=rescue

The Closing Date: 9th Aug 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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