{"id":12936,"date":"2026-02-27T14:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intercontactservices.com\/interhuman\/poste\/senior-ophthalmologist\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T00:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T22:56:07","slug":"senior-ophthalmologist","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.intercontactservices.com\/interhuman\/en\/?post_type=job_listing&p=12936","title":{"rendered":"Senior Ophthalmologist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intercontactservices.com\/interhuman\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/village.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"106\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Job Description<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Job Title:<\/strong> Senior Ophthalmologist<br \/>\n<strong>Report to<\/strong>: Medical Director<br \/>\n<strong>Locality:<\/strong> Kigutu Clinic, Vyanda, Bururi<br \/>\n<strong>Position Type:<\/strong> Full-Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Village Health Works (VHW)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Village Health Works is a 501(c) (3) social justice organization founded on the belief that health equity is not<br \/>\na commodity, but a right. VHW\u2019s mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare and education<br \/>\nto the most vulnerable populations, based on critical thinking, in a dignified environment. Rooted in the<br \/>\ncommunities it serves, VHW employs a holistic model that integrates clinical services with education, food<br \/>\nsecurity, economic development, environmental protection, music, and the arts. With an 85,000 sq. ft. teaching<br \/>\nhospital, a comprehensive health system, and the Kigutu International Academy, VHW addresses the root<br \/>\ncauses of poverty and promotes long term, sustainable change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VHW Core Values<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Dignity: Every member of VHW\u2019s team must value the inherent dignity in each individual.<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellence: We aspire to excellence in all we do and hold ourselves to the highest standards.<br \/>\n\u2022 Compassion and Justice: These are the heart of our mission and guide all of our actions.<br \/>\n\u2022 Boldness and Perseverance: We are courageous in addressing challenges and persistent in pursuing<br \/>\nour goals.<br \/>\n\u2022 Accountability: We are accountable to each other, our community, and those we serve.<br \/>\nPosition Overview<br \/>\nThe Ophthalmologist at Kigutu Hospital and Women\u2019s Health Pavilion is responsible for providing<br \/>\ncomprehensive eye care services, including prevention, diagnosis, medical and surgical management of<br \/>\nophthalmologic conditions. The role supports the hospital\u2019s mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered<br \/>\ncare while strengthening clinical capacity through education, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary<br \/>\ncollaboration.<br \/>\nThe Ophthalmologist contributes to clinical excellence, service development, and training of healthcare staff<br \/>\nwhile ensuring adherence to institutional policies, national guidelines, and international standards of care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Clinical Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Provide outpatient and inpatient ophthalmologic consultations, diagnosis, and management of eye<br \/>\ndiseases and visual disorders.<br \/>\n\u2022 Perform all ophthalmic procedures and surgeries within the scope of hospital capacity and clinical<br \/>\nprivileges.<br \/>\n\u2022 Manage emergency ophthalmologic cases and provide timely referrals when advanced care is required.<br \/>\n\u2022 Develop and implement treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate follow-up for<br \/>\npatients.<br \/>\n\u2022 Promote preventive eye health services, including screening for refractive errors, glaucoma, diabetic<br \/>\nretinopathy, and childhood eye conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Medical Education and Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Provide clinical teaching and mentorship to general physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.<br \/>\n\u2022 Support capacity building of staff in basic eye examination and early identification of ophthalmologic<br \/>\nconditions.<br \/>\n\u2022 Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions and clinical case discussions.<br \/>\n\u2022 Contribute to development of clinical guidelines, protocols, and training materials related to eye care<br \/>\nservices.<br \/>\n\u2022 Support community outreach and awareness activities related to eye health promotion and prevention<br \/>\nof blindness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Quality Improvement and Patient Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ensure adherence to clinical standards, infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, and patient<br \/>\nsafety protocols.<br \/>\n\u2022 Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and Morbidity &amp; Mortality (M&amp;M)<br \/>\nreviews when applicable.<br \/>\n\u2022 Monitor clinical outcomes and contribute to improvement of ophthalmology service indicators.<br \/>\n\u2022 Promote accurate clinical documentation and appropriate use of hospital information systems.<br \/>\n\u2022 Support implementation of evidence-based practices in ophthalmologic care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Administrative Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Maintain accurate patient records, procedure logs, and service reports.<br \/>\n\u2022 Participate in departmental planning, service development, and resource utilization discussions.<br \/>\n\u2022 Assist in forecasting equipment, medication, and consumable needs for ophthalmology services.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ensure proper use and maintenance of ophthalmology equipment.<br \/>\n\u2022 Contribute to preparation of periodic clinical and service activity reports as required by hospital<br \/>\nleadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Team Collaboration and Institutional Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including internal medicine, pediatrics, maternity,<br \/>\nemergency, and nursing departments.<br \/>\n\u2022 Coordinate referrals and co-management of patients with systemic diseases affecting vision.<br \/>\n\u2022 Support respectful, patient-centered communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.<br \/>\n\u2022 Participate in hospital meetings, clinical reviews, and institutional initiatives.<br \/>\n\u2022 Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the hospital.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Qualifications and Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Medical Doctor (MD or equivalent) with specialization in Ophthalmology.<br \/>\n\u2022 Valid medical license to practice medicine.<br \/>\n\u2022 Minimum of 3\u20135 years of clinical experience in ophthalmology practice preferred.<br \/>\n\u2022 Experience working in resource-limited or rural healthcare settings is an advantage.<br \/>\n\u2022 Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentorship, and quality improvement.<br \/>\n\u2022 Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.<br \/>\n\u2022 Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse environment.<br \/>\n\u2022 Commitment to the mission and values of Village Health Works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary and Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Salary commensurate with experience.<br \/>\nBenefits include paid time off (vacation, rest &amp; recuperation), room and board during your assignment, access<br \/>\nto routine care through our health clinic, expat health insurance for you and your eligible dependents, medical<br \/>\nevacuation coverage, travel allowances for home visits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please email the following documents to <a href=\"mailto:jobs@villagehealthworks.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jobs@villagehealthworks.org<\/a> the subject line: Senior<br \/>\nOphthalmologist.<\/p>\n<p>a) A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position<br \/>\nb) Your current resume\/CV<br \/>\nc) Contact details for three (3) professional references (including one former supervisor) Deadline<br \/>\nd) Certified copy of diplomas and training certificates<br \/>\ne) Job Certificates<\/p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis <strong>until March 8, 2026<\/strong>. Only shortlisted candidates will be<br \/>\ncontacted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Village Health Works is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from<br \/>\nwomen, Burundian nationals, and individuals from underrepresented communities. Village Health Works<br \/>\nconsiders all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender<br \/>\nexpression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description Job Title: Senior Ophthalmologist Report to: Medical Director Locality: Kigutu Clinic, Vyanda, Bururi Position Type: Full-Time About Village Health Works (VHW) Village Health Works is a 501(c) (3)&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"VILLAGE HEALTH WORKS","_company_website":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.3 - 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