To deliver high-quality, safe, and high-volume cataract surgical services, ensuring excellent visual outcomes, adherence to clinical standards, and contribution to outreach programs aimed at reducing avoidable blindness at LSEH.
- Perform cataract surgeries (e.g., SICS, Phacoemulsification) as per clinical indications
- Ensure adherence to surgical safety protocols and WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
- Maintain high standards of asepsis and infection prevention
- Conduct thorough pre-operative evaluation and patient selection
- Confirm diagnosis, surgical plan, and intraocular lens (IOL) calculations
- Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented
- Review post-operative patients and manage complications
- Provide appropriate treatment and follow-up schedules
- Monitor surgical outcomes and patient recovery
Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
- Participate in surgical audits, outcome monitoring, and M&M meetings
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, SafeCare standards, and clinical guidelines
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
Outreach Surgical Programs
- Participate in high-volume outreach surgical camps
- Support screening, patient selection, and surgical planning in outreach
- Ensure safe surgical practices in outreach settings
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Supervise and mentor OCOs, nurses, and theatre staff
- Support training and skill development within the surgical team
- Promote teamwork and adherence to protocols
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate surgical records and operative notes
- Document outcomes, complications, and follow-up care
- Contribute to surgical data reporting and performance tracking
Infection Prevention & Patient Safety
- Ensure strict adherence to IPC protocols in theatre and outreach
- Promote a culture of patient safety and risk management
- Identify and report adverse events and near misses
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of cataract surgeries performed (as per target)
- Surgical complication rate (within acceptable standards)
- Good visual outcome rate (e.g., ≥80% achieving target vision as per WHO standards)
- Post-operative infection rate (minimized)
- Patient satisfaction scores
- Compliance with surgical safety protocols (100%)
- Participation in outreach surgical programs
Reporting & Communication Lines
- Reports to: Head of Clinical Services / Medical Superintendent
- Works closely with: Ophthalmologists, OCOs, Theatre Nurses, Optometrists, Outreach Team, Medical Records
- External collaboration: Outreach partners, referral facilities, community stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine with specialization in Ophthalmology or equivalent
- Certified Cataract Surgeon (recognized training program)
- Valid registration and practicing license with relevant regulatory body
- Proven experience in performing cataract surgeries
- Experience in high-volume cataract surgery programs
- Experience in outreach surgical camps
- Training in quality improvement or SafeCare standards
- Strong surgical skills in cataract procedures (SICS, Phaco)
- Excellent clinical decision-making ability
- Attention to detail and precision
- Good communication and patient counselling skills
- Team leadership and mentorship ability
- Ability to work in high-volume settings