Medical Officer - Eye

Job Description

Title: Medical Officer - Eye

Company Name: Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS)

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Thakurgaon

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Hospital, Clinic

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS)

• MBBS with Diploma in Ophthalmology with a valid updated BMDC registration (Consultants who are currently in service can also apply).

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Hospital, Clinic

• Age At most 45 years

• At least 3 years` experience in providing eye consultancy services in private hospitals or clinics.

• Have proven working experience as an Ophthalmologist/Eye Consultant/Eye Specialist.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to maintain doctor-patient confidentiality.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Expert diagnostic skills, empathetic, and compassionate.

• Age: Maximum 45 years (The age may be relaxed for the experienced candidates)

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent clinical diagnostic skills in Ophthalmology.

• Proficiency in basic ophthalmic procedures (e.g., direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp examination, measurement of intraocular pressure).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to handle stress and high-pressure situations (especially during emergencies).

The Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS), a national NGO, is looking for a suitable candidate for its partner, the Shafiuddin Ahmed Foundation Hospital (SAF Hospital) of Thakurgaon, with the following requirements-

Job Purpose:

• To provide medical consultation and treatment for eye-related diseases, assist the consultant(s) for surgery at the OT, and support patient screening in eye camps (as per the requirements of the foundation) at the field level.

Job Location:

• Shafiuddin Ahmed Foundation (SAF) Hospital, Mujaborni 11 Mail, Thakurgaon, Bangladesh (a partner hospital of the MSS)

Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Duties

• Patient Assessment and Management:

  • Conducting detailed history taking and comprehensive ocular examinations, including visual acuity testing, refraction, tonometry (measuring eye pressure), and slit- lamp examination.

  • Ordering and interpreting basic and specialized diagnostic tests (e.g., visual fields, OCT, B-scans).

  • Initiating appropriate medical treatment for common eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, acute glaucoma, and minor ocular trauma.

  • Assisting in the management of pre-operative and post-operative patients.

• Emergency Care:

  • Managing ophthalmic emergencies and providing initial stabilization for conditions like chemical injuries, penetrating eye injuries, and acute vision loss.

  • Being on-call to cover ophthalmology emergencies as per rotation.

• Surgical Assistance:

  • Assisting Consultants and Senior Registrars in eye surgeries (e.g., cataract, glaucoma, vitreoretinal procedures).

  • Performing minor surgical procedures under supervision, such as foreign body removal or chalazion incision and drainage.

B. Administrative and Academic Duties

• Documentation:

  • Maintaining accurate, legible, and timely medical records and patient case files (both electronic and physical).

  • Completing necessary documentation for admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Communication:

  • Effectively communicating with patients and their families regarding their diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis.

  • Liaising with other medical and surgical departments for multidisciplinary patient care.

• Training and Education:

  • Participating in departmental academic activities, including case presentations, seminars, and clinical audits.

  • Supervising and teaching junior staff, medical students, and nursing personnel.