{"id":106618,"date":"2026-08-10T06:38:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/ophthalmology-clinical-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:38:52","slug":"ophthalmology-clinical-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/ophthalmology-clinical-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ophthalmology Clinical Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Ophthalmology Clinical Officer\", \"description\": \"Job Summary\\n\u200bWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ophthalmology Clinical Officer to join our eye care team. In this role, he\/she will be responsible for diagnosing and managing eye conditions, conducting vision screenings, treating ocular emergencies, performing minor ophthalmic procedures, and improving the overall eye health of our patients.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nConduct comprehensive eye examinations, visual acuity tests, and diagnostic evaluations.\\n\u200bDiagnose and manage common eye diseases, infections, refractive errors, and ocular trauma.\\n\u200bPerform minor surgical and outpatient ophthalmic procedures e.g., removal of foreign bodies, chalazion excision, eyelid laceration repairs.\\n\u200bAdminister emergency eye care and manage ocular triage effectively.\\n\u200bPrescribe appropriate ophthalmic medications, optical aids, and corrective lenses.\\n\u200bRefer complex surgical cases and specialized conditions to senior Ophthalmologists.\\n\u200bEducate patients and community groups on eye hygiene, blindness prevention, and proper ocular care\\n\u200bKey Qualifications & Requirements\\nEducation: Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine & Surgery, with a Higher National Diploma HND or Specialization in Ophthalmology \/ Cataract Surgery.\\n\u200bLicensing: Active registration and valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council \/ Medical Board.\\n\u200bExperience: Minimum of 2\u20133 years of practical clinical experience in an eye clinic, ophthalmic unit, or hospital setting.\\n\u200bSkills: Excellent diagnostic accuracy, manual dexterity for minor procedures, empathy, and strong patient communication skills.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-06\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Scion Hospital\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-31T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Scion Hospital<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-31<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Summary<br \/>\u200bWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ophthalmology Clinical Officer to join our eye care team. In this role, he\/she will be responsible for diagnosing and managing eye conditions, conducting vision screenings, treating ocular emergencies, performing minor ophthalmic procedures, and improving the overall eye health of our patients.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, visual acuity tests, and diagnostic evaluations.<br \/>\u200bDiagnose and manage common eye diseases, infections, refractive errors, and ocular trauma.<br \/>\u200bPerform minor surgical and outpatient ophthalmic procedures e.g., removal of foreign bodies, chalazion excision, eyelid laceration repairs.<br \/>\u200bAdminister emergency eye care and manage ocular triage effectively.<br \/>\u200bPrescribe appropriate ophthalmic medications, optical aids, and corrective lenses.<br \/>\u200bRefer complex surgical cases and specialized conditions to senior Ophthalmologists.<br \/>\u200bEducate patients and community groups on eye hygiene, blindness prevention, and proper ocular care<br \/>\u200bKey Qualifications &#038; Requirements<br \/>Education: Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine &#038; Surgery, with a Higher National Diploma HND or Specialization in Ophthalmology \/ Cataract Surgery.<br \/>\u200bLicensing: Active registration and valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council \/ Medical Board.<br \/>\u200bExperience: Minimum of 2\u20133 years of practical clinical experience in an eye clinic, ophthalmic unit, or hospital setting.<br \/>\u200bSkills: Excellent diagnostic accuracy, manual dexterity for minor procedures, empathy, and strong patient communication skills.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@scionhealthcare.com using the position as subject of email.<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/job-application\/1299944\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-31 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Scion Hospital Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-31 Job Description Job Summary\u200bWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Ophthalmology Clinical Officer to join our eye care team. 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