Cheshire Ethiopia (CE) is a pioneer non-governmental Disability and Development organization committed to the provision of rehabilitation services to PwDs in Ethiopia since 1962. CE has been re-registered and accorded legal personality with Registry Number 0505 on 12/07/2019 as local organization in accordance with the Civil Society Organization No. 1113/2019.

CE is set to implement three-year project titled “Strengthening eye care services in the regions of Addis Ababa, Oromia, SNNP and Amhara’ with general objective of contributing to improvement of eye health care services nationally. The project tries to comprehensively address the issue by implementing the following major activities:

• Strengthening human resource capacities through various training measures for the health staff of the Managesha Rehabilitation center (MRC) and primary health care facilities in the target region.
• Strengthening the MRC ophthalmology department by equipping the operating theatre with ophthalmic equipment, setting up an optical workshop and procuring medical supplies. Establish an efficient referral system as well as an early detection system in schools for comprehensive eye care for adults and children through coordinated outreach activities.
• Information and education campaigns to promote eye health and prevent avoidable blindness.

As part of project key personnel, we are looking for a professional ophthalmic nurse who assists in tasks of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of patients who are suffering from eye injuries or diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, and more.

Responsibilities of the ophthalmic nurse:

• Conduct vision tests
• Evaluate and record visual activity and ocular functions
• Collect patient medical histories
• Carry out patient assessments before and after eye surgery
• Assist surgical team during eye surgery
• Instruct and educate patients how to properly care for eye injuries or disorders at home
• Administer medications
• Conduct fittings for glasses and contact lenses
• Accompany the outreach team for remote health education, screening, onsite treatment, and referral services.
• Performing any other related duties that can facilitate effectiveness and efficiency of the eye health care project

Duty Station: Menagesha (26 KMs from the Capital) with staff service provided

Employment: Full Time one year contract with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.

Job Requirements

Requirements/ Essential skills:

• BSc degree or Diploma in clinical nurse
• Trained and certified as an Ophthalmic Nurse
• Minimum of 6/8 years post related work experience
• Excellent clinical skills
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Prior experience during setting up an eye clinic and optical workshop desirable

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply in person at the head office located at Megenagna to CMC Road Gurd shola roundabout, adjacent to Ethiopian Management Institute or send their latest resume /CV in word or PDF via; hrd@cheshireservicesethiopia.org within 5 consecutive working days from the date of advertisement through Ethiojobs.net