Consultant Ophthalmologist

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities The Ophthalmologist will be responsible for: • Conducting comprehensive ophthalmic examinations and consultations. • Diagnosing and managing common and complex ophthalmic conditions. • Screening and managing patients with cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, refractive errors, corneal diseases and other anterior/posterior segment conditions. • Performing and interpreting ophthalmic diagnostic investigations available within the mobile clinic. • Identifying patients requiring surgical or advanced hospital-based intervention and coordinating appropriate referrals. • Providing minor ophthalmic procedures and treatments within the approved scope and capabilities of the mobile clinic. • Participating in community eye-screening and outreach programs. • Supervising and providing clinical guidance to optometrists, ophthalmic assistants, nurses and other members of the mobile clinic team. • Ensuring proper documentation of patient consultations, diagnoses, treatments, prescriptions and referrals through the project's EMR/patient-record system. • Monitoring clinical outcomes and participating in project reporting and qualityassurance activities. • Supporting patient education regarding eye health, medication compliance, posttreatment care and prevention of avoidable visual impairment. • Ensuring compliance with infection-control, patient-safety and clinical-quality standards. • Coordinating with local healthcare facilities and ophthalmology referral centers where required. • Maintaining professional and culturally respectful interaction with patients and local healthcare personnel.

Preferred candidate profile

Education • MBBS from a recognized medical institution. • MS / MD / DNB in Ophthalmology or equivalent recognized postgraduate qualification. • Valid medical registration in India. • Eligibility to obtain the necessary temporary/professional medical registration or authorization required to practice in Mozambique and Tanzania. Experience • Minimum 24 years of post-qualification clinical experience in Ophthalmology preferred. • Strong experience in general/comprehensive ophthalmology. • Experience in cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and anterior-segment assessment is highly desirable. • Experience working in community ophthalmology, outreach programs, eye camps, charitable hospitals or mobile clinics will be an advantage. • Candidates with experience working in Africa or other international/remote healthcare environments will receive additional consideration. Clinical Competencies The successful candidate should be comfortable working with ophthalmic equipment typically available in a fully equipped mobile eye clinic, including, as applicable: • Slit lamp • Auto refractometer / keratometer • Non-contact or applanation tonometer • Direct and indirect ophthalmoscope • Fundus imaging system • Visual acuity and refraction systems • A/B Scan ultrasound, where available • Pachymeter • Visual field analyzer • Lensometer • Portable ophthalmic diagnostic equipment Familiarity with digital patient records and EMR systems is desirable. Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in an ophthalmologist who is: • Clinically confident and capable of working with a high degree of independence. • Adaptable to a mobile and community-based clinical environment. • Comfortable travelling and working across different project locations. • Interested in international and humanitarian/community healthcare. • Able to work effectively within a multicultural and multidisciplinary team. • Patient-focused, compassionate and respectful of different cultural backgrounds. • Capable of working in locations where tertiary-level hospital resources may not always be immediately accessible. • Willing to commit to the project for the complete 12-month assignment. Language Requirements • English: Good professional working proficiency is essential. • Knowledge of Portuguese, Swahili or relevant local languages is not mandatory. • Local interpreters/support personnel may be provided where required.