Ophthalmic Clinical Officers (OCOs) 3 posts – BICO – Blantyre Institute
for Community Ophthalmology – Mangochi
for Community Ophthalmology – Mangochi
Blantyre Institute for Community Ophthalmology is a local
registered charitable Eye Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) that works in
collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Education and o
registered charitable Eye Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) that works in
collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Education and o
ther International
NGOs and many academic institutions, including the London School of Hygiene and
Tropical Medicine (LSHTM0. BICO’s main focus is on elimination of
blinding Trachoma in Malawi. More information on BICO can be found
at www.bicomalawi.org
BICO intends to recruit 3 Ophthalmic Clinical Officers to support
the MORDOR-Malawi Project. Mortality Reduction after Oral
Azithromycin in Malawi, The post holders will be based at BICO offices in
Mangochi District for at least 2 yrs and will work with other members of the
MORDOR team to monitor, record and investigate causes of child mortality in
selected village s
the MORDOR-Malawi Project. Mortality Reduction after Oral
Azithromycin in Malawi, The post holders will be based at BICO offices in
Mangochi District for at least 2 yrs and will work with other members of the
MORDOR team to monitor, record and investigate causes of child mortality in
selected village s
Taking conjunctival eye swabs, Examination of children for signs
of active trachoma infections, Taking pictures of the eye, Participate in other
BICO funded eye activities in Mangochi
of active trachoma infections, Taking pictures of the eye, Participate in other
BICO funded eye activities in Mangochi
Community sensitization, Enumeration sensitization, Enumeration
/Census/surveillance, Rapid tests for malaria, Verbal autopsies, Anthropometry
/Census/surveillance, Rapid tests for malaria, Verbal autopsies, Anthropometry
Individuals holding a certificate or Diploma in Clinical
Ophthalmology or any other relevant qualification plus an interested in
research, Registered with the medical council, Aged less than 35 yrs old
Ophthalmology or any other relevant qualification plus an interested in
research, Registered with the medical council, Aged less than 35 yrs old
Interviews are expected to be conducted within the next 2 weeks
after deadline and if not contacted within this period consider your
application unsuccessful and successful candidates will be required to report
for duties from 1st May and will be on an initial contract of
one yr, which will be renewed. An attractive packed will be offered
after deadline and if not contacted within this period consider your
application unsuccessful and successful candidates will be required to report
for duties from 1st May and will be on an initial contract of
one yr, which will be renewed. An attractive packed will be offered
To apply please send the following documents
Application letter plus CV, 2 traceable refs with reference
letters/telephone numbers, Copies of educational certificates related to
Ophthalmology, Copy of medical registration
letters/telephone numbers, Copies of educational certificates related to
Ophthalmology, Copy of medical registration
Duly completed application forms together with relevant supporting
documents must be sent by post, email (preferred) or hand delivered to The
Human Resource Officer, Blantyre Institute for Community Ophthalmology, Lions Sight
First Eye Hospital, P O Box E180, Post dot Net, Blantyre
email: jobs@bicomalawi.org Tel 01875377 (only if you have email
problems)
documents must be sent by post, email (preferred) or hand delivered to The
Human Resource Officer, Blantyre Institute for Community Ophthalmology, Lions Sight
First Eye Hospital, P O Box E180, Post dot Net, Blantyre
email: jobs@bicomalawi.org Tel 01875377 (only if you have email
problems)
Applications submitted latest by Friday 27 March Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted, Women are encouraged to apply
shortlisted candidates will be contacted, Women are encouraged to apply
