Vision Care is a non-governmental organization working to improve access to quality **eye health services** in underserved communities in Tanzania. The organization implements ophthalmic outreach programs, cataract surgical camps, and capacity-building initiatives in collaboration with partner hospitals and government institutions.

Vision Care invites applications from qualified Tanzanian candidates for the position of

Project Medical Officer(Clinical -Eye health)

Responsibilities or duties

Medical officer – Clinical (Eye Health)

• Coordinate and support **ophthalmic clinical services**, including eye screening, outpatient consultations, cataract and minor eye surgeries, and post-operative follow-up
• Coordinate on-site clinical activities during **eye outreach programs and cataract surgical camps**
• Work closely with **ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses, and optometrists** to ensure continuity and quality of eye care
• Support patient flow management, triage, and referral for eye conditions
• Support clinical documentation, ophthalmic registers, and reporting of eye health outcomes
• Participate in mentoring and on-the-job support for local eye health personnel
• Support on medical stock and equipment management
• Liaise with partner hospitals, medical teams, suppliers, and relevant authorities
• Compile activity reports and support donor and internal reporting requirements

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent), Ophthalmic Nursing, or a related clinical field
• Valid professional registration with a recognized council in Tanzania

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Good communication skills in English and Swahili
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office applications(Word, Excel), ability to write report independently

Experience needed

• At least 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in **eye health or ophthalmic services**
• Experience in cataract surgery programs, eye outreach, or hospital eye units is an added advantage

• Coordinate and support ophthalmic clinical services, including eye screening, outpatient consultations, cataract and minor eye surgeries, and post-operative follow-up
• Coordinate on-site clinical activities during eye outreach programs and cataract surgical camps
• Work closely with ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses, and optometrists to ensure continuity and quality of eye care
• Support patient flow management, triage, and referral for eye conditions
• Support clinical documentation, ophthalmic registers, and reporting of eye health outcomes
• Participate in mentoring and on-the-job support for local eye health personnel
• Support on medical stock and equipment management
• Liaise with partner hospitals, medical teams, suppliers, and relevant authorities
• Compile activity reports and support donor and internal reporting requirements

• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Good communication skills in English and Swahili
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office applications(Word, Excel), ability to write report independently

• Diploma in Nursing (or equivalent), Ophthalmic Nursing, or a related clinical field
• Valid professional registration with a recognized council in Tanzania
• At least 1year of clinical experience, preferably in eye health or ophthalmic services
• Experience in cataract surgery programs, eye outreach, or hospital eye units is an added advantage