B.P. Eye Foundation(BPEF)

Ophthalmic Assistant

B.P. Eye Foundation(BPEF)

Ophthalmic Assistant

B.P. Eye Foundation (BPEF), a national NGO with mission to eliminate avoidable blindness and deafness, was established in 1991. Its collaboration with Tribhuwan University resulted in establishment of a center of excellence for human resources for eye health at Tribhuwan University. This strategic partnership helped Nepal in achieving national self-reliance in human resources development for eye health, turning out over 150 Ophthalmologists and over 100 Optometrists. Prior to this, the country was totally dependent on other countries. With this program, Nepal is now helping other countries for training their eye care workers.

It’s current project – Hospital for children, Eye, ENT, and Rehabilitation Services (CHEERS), has served over half a million people in the first 6 years and developed a successful model of integrated Vision and hearing care. The Center is now poised to train different categories of Ear care personnel to help Nepal achieve self-reliance in HRH training and expansion of services.

B.P. Eye Foundation (BPEF), a national NGO with mission to eliminate avoidable blindness and deafness, was established in 1991. Its collaboration with Tribhuwan University resulted in establishment of a center of excellence for human resources for eye health at Tribhuwan University. This strategic partnership helped Nepal in achieving national self-reliance in human resources development for eye health, turning out over 150 Ophthalmologists and …

Ophthalmic Assistant

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : Healthcare / Pharma / Biotech / Medical / R&D
Job Level : Entry Level
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 5 ]
Employment Type : Full Time
Job Location : Lokanthali ,Bhaktapur
Offered Salary : Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline) : Mar. 11, 2022 23:55 (2 years, 2 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Higher Secondary (+2/A Levels/Ib)
Experience Required : More than or equal to 1 year
Other Specification
  • PCL in Health Science/Ophthalmology or Equivalent
  • More than or equal to 1 years of experience.
  • Registered in related council.

Job Description

Nature of Work:  Clinical & Related Activities at Community Eye & ENT 
Gender: Male/Female
Work Station: Rautamai Morang and Kathmandu

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and treat basic eye disease at Community level.
  • Segregate operable cases through screening such as cataract etc. for further management.
  • Test and measure Eye function to assist Ophthalmologist to Diagnose and treat Eye Disorders and disease. Test patient’s far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and color perception to assist Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat Eye disorders and disease.
  • Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate or medicate Eyes.
  • Measure intraocular pressure of Eyes, axial length of Eye (using ultrasound equipment), keratometry, refraction and retinoscopy.
  • Test patient’s field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects and chart test results on graph paper.
  • Perform other test and measurement as requested by physician.
  • Give instructions to patients concerning Eye care, Eye surgeries or procedures and follow-up care.
  • Perform ophthalmic clinical photography and fluorescence angiography, as well as electrophysiological and microbiological procedures whenever needed.
  • Assist the ophthalmologist in surgeries and other basic procedures.
  • Execute proceedings (including block anesthesia) assigned ny thr department.
  • Prepare examination and treatment rooms, reviewing the appointment schedule.
  • Familiarize self with standard concept, practice and procedures within a particular field. 
  • Maintain and clean ophthalmic instruments and report to administration if not in working condition.
  •  Report monthly basis of patient record to CHEERS administration.
  • Administer or prepare medications. Returning unused/expired drugs in a timely manner.
  • Provide eye care and contact lens information to the patient.
  • Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the management, formally or informally, verbally or in writing.

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