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Why a Career Transition as a Unit Manager Theatre? 

A career as a Ophthalmologist you will be esponsible for providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, diagnosing and treating all eye diseases, prescribing medications, and performing eye surgery in accordance with HPCSA guidelines and international standards of ophthalmic care.

Core Responsibilities 

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and eye health.
• Conduct specialized ophthalmic testing to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and imaging to inform accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Prescribe appropriate medical treatments to address and manage eye diseases and conditions.
• Perform laser procedures to treat specific eye conditions, such as glaucoma and retinal issues.
• Conduct minor surgical procedures to manage less complex eye-related issues.
• Manage chronic eye conditions to improve patient outcomes and maintain eye health.
• Provide emergency eye care for patients with urgent eye injuries or acute issues.
• Prescribe corrective lenses to address vision impairments.
• Execute glaucoma surgeries to reduce eye pressure and prevent vision loss.
• Conduct oculoplastic procedures to address eyelid, tear duct, and other orbital conditions.
• Perform retinal procedures to treat and manage retinal disorders.
• Handle emergency eye surgeries to address urgent, sight-threatening conditions.
• Manage surgical complications effectively to ensure patient safety and promote recovery.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• MBChB with 3 years post-specialist experience
• Registration with HPCSA as Specialist Ophthalmologist
• Current HPCSA practicing certificate
• Advanced surgical training certification
• Surgical procedure expertise
• Emergency ophthalmology experience

Core Competencies

• Lead surgical teams to ensure procedures are conducted safely and efficiently.
• Ensure quality standards are met in all aspects of patient care and surgical procedures.
• Guide support staff by providing direction and support to maintain a cohesive, high-performing team.

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For secure registration, application, or to join our talent pipeline, visit our career page at Medi Careers. Medi Careers is a division of Think-Career™ Group and a proud member of APSO.

Disclaimer

At Medi Careers, we will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age; nor be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.