Ophthalmologist Specialist (On behalf of Benishangul Gumuz Health Bureau)

Medical Teams International

Full time Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Career Level

Mid Level(3-5 years)

Location

Assosa General Hospital, Benishangul Gumuz

Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

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About This Role

This position places you at the center of a hospital serving communities that rarely have access to specialist eye care—refugees, displaced families, and underserved host populations in one of Ethiopia's most remote regions. The work goes beyond routine consultations; you will be building a specialized service from a relatively thin base, which means shaping how ophthalmic care is delivered at Assosa General Hospital rather than simply slotting into an established department. It suits a clinician who is comfortable with autonomy and motivated by equity of access rather than prestige or urban convenience.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The mid-level seniority signals that the employer wants someone who can operate independently—not a fresh graduate needing supervision, but also not a consultant who expects a fully built support system. Three to five years of hands-on surgical and diagnostic experience implies they need a practitioner whose skills are already consolidated, because referrals upward will be limited in this setting. The emphasis on working "within professional competence" acknowledges that equipment and specialist backup may be constrained, so they are looking for someone who is honest about their limits yet resourceful within them.

How to Approach This Application

Your application should demonstrate concrete surgical volume and the range of ocular conditions you have managed, because the selection panel will be assessing whether you can handle the caseload alone. Highlight any experience serving refugee, displaced, or rural populations—this is central to the EU-funded project's purpose and will distinguish you from applicants with purely urban hospital backgrounds. If you have worked with limited resources or trained others in eye care, make that explicit; it speaks directly to the capacity-building dimension of this role.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited for an ophthalmologist who values mission-driven work in a hardship location and is willing to commit to a multi-year assignment. Competition is likely moderate—the location deters many candidates, but those who apply tend to be strongly motivated, so your motivation and adaptability will matter as much as your clinical record.

Under the EU-funded INTEPA project, MTI provides financial support to strengthen Assosa General Hospital's specialized healthcare capacity. This position aims to improve access to neurosurgical assessment, emergency management, and appropriate surgical treatment for refugees, internally displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities.

Job Summary

The Ophthalmologist will provide specialized eye care, including the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular diseases and visual disorders, contributing to improved vision health and access to quality ophthalmic services.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and diagnose and manage ocular diseases and visual disorders.
Perform ophthalmic procedures and surgeries within professional competence and available hospital resources.
Provide emergency eye care and manage eye injuries.
Arrange appropriate referrals for patients requiring advanced treatment.
Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Provide clinical mentorship and technical guidance to hospital staff.
Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to clinical guidelines, infection prevention, patient safety, and professional ethics.
Promote effective and safe use of available ophthalmic equipment, supplies, and medicines.

Qualifications and Experience

Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
Recognized postgraduate specialization in Ophthalmology.
Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience, preferably in a general or referral hospital.
Demonstrated competence in ophthalmic diagnosis, treatment, and relevant surgical procedures.

Other Requirements

Willingness and flexibility to work at Assosa General Hospital.
Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills.
Commitment to professional ethics and equitable access to quality eye care.

Employment and Supervision

The successful candidate will be formally employed and deployed by Assosa General Hospital, with financial support provided by MTI through the EU-funded INTEPA project. The specialist will work under the hospital's established administrative and clinical supervision arrangements.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the following link

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