Consultant Ophthalmologist
2026-03-13T09:47:45+00:00
AIC Litein Hospital
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FULL_TIME
Healthcare
Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals, Management
2026-03-13T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
AIC Litein Hospital is a Faith-based Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital located in Litein, County. The hospital is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and holistic healthcare to the community.
The hospital invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Consultant Ophthalmologist.
Responsibilities or duties
- Provide leadership in the Ophthalmology Department and ensure delivery of comprehensive eye care services including clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and management of eye conditions.
- Perform ophthalmic surgical and non-surgical procedures in accordance with accepted medical standards.
- Conduct outpatient and inpatient consultations and provide follow-up care to patients.
- Promote Continuous Medical Education (CNIE), quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits within the department.
- Keep up to date with developments and best practices in Ophthalmology.
- Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and support personnel within the eye unit.
- Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation in line with hospital policies and professional standards.
- Uphold ethical medical practice and support the hospital's mission, values, and patient-centered approach to care.
- Participate in community outreach programs, eye camps, and community eye health initiatives.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification.
- Postgraduate degree in Ophthalmology from a recognized institution.
- Registration and a valid practicing license as a Specialist Ophthalmologist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
- Strong leadership ability with capacity to guide and develop the Ophthalmology Department.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Respect for and alignment with the values of a faith-based healthcare institution.
- Willingness to serve in a rural hospital setting.
Experience needed
- At least two (2) years' postgraduate working experience will be an added advantage.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Core Competencies
- Strong clinical and surgical ophthalmology skills.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Effective communication and patient counseling skills.
- Leadership and team-building capability.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate medical documentation and confidentiality.
* Provide leadership in the Ophthalmology Department and ensure delivery of comprehensive eye care services including clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and management of eye conditions. * Perform ophthalmic surgical and non-surgical procedures in accordance with accepted medical standards. * Conduct outpatient and inpatient consultations and provide follow-up care to patients. * Promote Continuous Medical Education (CNIE), quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits within the department. * Keep up to date with developments and best practices in Ophthalmology. * Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and support personnel within the eye unit. * Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation in line with hospital policies and professional standards. * Uphold ethical medical practice and support the hospital's mission, values, and patient-centered approach to care. * Participate in community outreach programs, eye camps, and community eye health initiatives.
* Strong clinical and surgical ophthalmology skills. * Sound decision-making and problem-solving ability. * Effective communication and patient counseling skills. * Leadership and team-building capability. * Strong organizational and time-management skills. * Ability to maintain accurate medical documentation and confidentiality. * Strong leadership ability with capacity to guide and develop the Ophthalmology Department. * High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. * Compassionate and patient-centered approach to healthcare. * Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a multidisciplinary team. * Good interpersonal and communication skills. * Respect for and alignment with the values of a faith-based healthcare institution. * Willingness to serve in a rural hospital setting.
* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification. * Postgraduate degree in Ophthalmology from a recognized institution. * Registration and a valid practicing license as a Specialist Ophthalmologist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). * Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
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Vacancy title:
Consultant Ophthalmologist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals, Management]
Jobs at:
AIC Litein Hospital
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 13 2026
Duty Station:
Litein | kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
AIC Litein Hospital is a Faith-based Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital located in Litein, County. The hospital is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and holistic healthcare to the community.
The hospital invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Consultant Ophthalmologist.
Responsibilities or duties
- Provide leadership in the Ophthalmology Department and ensure delivery of comprehensive eye care services including clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and management of eye conditions.
- Perform ophthalmic surgical and non-surgical procedures in accordance with accepted medical standards.
- Conduct outpatient and inpatient consultations and provide follow-up care to patients.
- Promote Continuous Medical Education (CNIE), quality improvement initiatives, and clinical audits within the department.
- Keep up to date with developments and best practices in Ophthalmology.
- Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and support personnel within the eye unit.
- Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation in line with hospital policies and professional standards.
- Uphold ethical medical practice and support the hospital's mission, values, and patient-centered approach to care.
- Participate in community outreach programs, eye camps, and community eye health initiatives.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification.
- Postgraduate degree in Ophthalmology from a recognized institution.
- Registration and a valid practicing license as a Specialist Ophthalmologist from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
- Strong leadership ability with capacity to guide and develop the Ophthalmology Department.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Respect for and alignment with the values of a faith-based healthcare institution.
- Willingness to serve in a rural hospital setting.
Experience needed
- At least two (2) years' postgraduate working experience will be an added advantage.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
- Core Competencies
- Strong clinical and surgical ophthalmology skills.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Effective communication and patient counseling skills.
- Leadership and team-building capability.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate medical documentation and confidentiality.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit a formal application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, and copies of academic and professional certificates.
Please indicate "OPHTHALMOLOGIST" as the subject
Applications should be received on or before 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 13th March 2026.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager
AIC Litein Hospital
P.O. Box 200-20210
Litein, Kenya
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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