# Cataract Surgeon Job Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/cataract-surgeon-job-lions-sightfirst-eye-hospital Company: Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital Category: Accounting Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-09-16 Expires: 2026-10-31 ## Job Description Medical Jobs, Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital Jobs. Responsible for performing cataract surgeries, assessing patients before and after procedures, managing surgical complications, supporting high-volume surgical services, participating in outreach programmes, training clinical staff, and supporting quality improvement. Requires an MBChB degree, postgraduate qualification in Ophthalmology, professional registration and a valid practising licence. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work. Job Purpose  To deliver high-quality, safe, and high-volume cataract surgical services, ensuring excellent visual outcomes, adherence to clinical standards, and contribution to outreach programs aimed at reducing avoidable blindness at LSEH. ### Key Responsibilities Surgical Services - Perform cataract surgeries (e.g., SICS, Phacoemulsification) as per clinical indications - Ensure adherence to surgical safety protocols and WHO Surgical Safety Checklist - Maintain high standards of asepsis and infection prevention Pre-Operative Assessment - Conduct thorough pre-operative evaluation and patient selection - Confirm diagnosis, surgical plan, and intraocular lens (IOL) calculations - Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented Post-Operative Care - Review post-operative patients and manage complications - Provide appropriate treatment and follow-up schedules - Monitor surgical outcomes and patient recovery Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement - Participate in surgical audits, outcome monitoring, and M&M meetings - Ensure compliance with SOPs, SafeCare standards, and clinical guidelines - Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives Outreach Surgical Programs - Participate in high-volume outreach surgical camps - Support screening, patient selection, and surgical planning in outreach - Ensure safe surgical practices in outreach settings Team Leadership & Mentorship - Supervise and mentor OCOs, nurses, and theatre staff - Support training and skill development within the surgical team - Promote teamwork and adherence to protocols Documentation & Reporting - Maintain accurate surgical records and operative notes - Document outcomes, complications, and follow-up care - Contribute to surgical data reporting and performance tracking Infection Prevention & Patient Safety - Ensure strict adherence to IPC protocols in theatre and outreach - Promote a culture of patient safety and risk management - Identify and report adverse events and near misses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Number of cataract surgeries performed (as per target) - Surgical complication rate (within acceptable standards) - Good visual outcome rate (e.g., ≥80% achieving target vision as per WHO standards) - Post-operative infection rate (minimized) - Patient satisfaction scores - Compliance with surgical safety protocols (100%) - Participation in outreach surgical programs  Reporting & Communication Lines - Reports to: Head of Clinical Services / Medical Superintendent - Works closely with: Ophthalmologists, OCOs, Theatre Nurses, Optometrists, Outreach Team, Medical Records - External collaboration: Outreach partners, referral facilities, community stakeholders Qualifications & Experience Essential - Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine with specialization in Ophthalmology or equivalent - Certified Cataract Surgeon (recognized training program) - Valid registration and practicing license with relevant regulatory body - Proven experience in performing cataract surgeries Desirable - Experience in high-volume cataract surgery programs - Experience in outreach surgical camps - Training in quality improvement or SafeCare standards Skills & Competencies - Strong surgical skills in cataract procedures (SICS, Phaco) - Excellent clinical decision-making ability - Attention to detail and precision - Good communication and patient counselling skills - Team leadership and mentorship ability - Ability to work in high-volume settings ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.