Medical Officer Special Grade (Ophthalmology) job at Health Service Commission | Apply Now

Clinical Duties:

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive ophthalmic care to patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions and diseases.

• Surgical Expertise: Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, refractive surgery, glaucoma surgery, and retinal procedures.

• Consultation: Offer expert consultations to patients referred by other healthcare providers or within the hospital/clinic setting.

• Follow-up Care: Oversee post-operative care and long-term management of patients, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.

• Emergency Response: Be available for on-call duties to handle ophthalmic emergencies, such as trauma, retinal detachments, and acute glaucoma.

  
  

Administrative Duties:

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to ophthalmic teams, including junior doctors, nurses, and technicians.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to quality standards in patient care, surgical procedures, and clinical documentation.

• Resource Management: Efficiently manage resources such as equipment, supplies, and personnel within the ophthalmology department.

• Protocol Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines to enhance patient care and safety.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and departments for integrated patient care and multidisciplinary approaches to complex cases.

Academic/Research Duties (if applicable):

• Teaching and Training: Provide education and training to medical students, residents, and fellows in ophthalmology.

• Research: Conduct and/or supervise clinical research projects aimed at advancing knowledge in ophthalmology, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals.

• Continuing Education: Stay updated with the latest developments in ophthalmology through attending conferences, workshops, and continuous medical education (CME) activities.