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THE COLLEGE IS HIRING OROTTA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
THE COLLEGE IS HIRING OROTTA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES, in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation and HCP-Cure blindness is seeking to engage a Consultant Ophthalmologists to strengthen the Eritrean eye health service delivery & Ophthalmology residency training systems.
• Consultant Role based in Asmara, Eritrea
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Consultant Ophthalmology Surgeon will strengthen the Eritrean eye health system by supporting training programs at Orotta College of Medicine & Health Sciences Department of ophthalmology as well as contributing to the service delivery systems at all level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key areas of accountability include:
1. Support the development of collaborative, quality, sustainable systems for eye care education in Eritrea in your role as faculty at the Asmara College of Health Sciences.
• Support the head of department in order to maintain a high standard, effective and efficient teaching courses.
2. Support the delivery of eye health services at Berhan Ayini National Referral Eye Hospital by providing training in other clinical services
• 40-50% of LOE is assigned to providing quality training and skilled surgical service delivery at Berhan Ayini Hospital.
• Provide expert training for cataract surgery, including training in manual small incision cataract surgery where required.
• Provide training for TT surgery and assist with training of all eye care cadre as required.
• Provide clinical and surgical service delivery as required.
3. Contribute to the quality and reputation of eye health education and services in Eritrea
• Treat patients with respect and ensure they receive high quality eye care.
4. Demonstrate accountability and flexibility through teamwork and leadership
• Where problems arise, work with the members of The College and The Ministry of health to find innovative solutions.
5. Fulfil reporting responsibilities
• Provide a written report of academic activities at the end of each semester outlining activities, achievements, and challenges, to the head of ophthalmology department and the dean of the college.
• Regularly reporting to Hospital medical director regarding service delivery and practical service at the national referral hospital.
ABOUT YOU!
• Minimum of three years MD residency in Ophthalmology Surgery from a reputed institution.
• Registered with the national medical council for practicing ophthalmology
• Experience in teaching including working as a trainer for cataract surgery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and a commitment to collaboration
• Having one subspecialty, preferably on Retina but other specialty is also possible
APPLICATIONS
Please share your application to: [email protected].
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