Medical Officer Eye Donation

Position Overview: The Medical Officer (Eye Donation) will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out eye donation procedures, ensuring proper consent is obtained from the family members, and providing post-procedure acknowledgment. This role requires close interaction with the family of the deceased, working with a team to perform enucleation or excision procedures, and providing necessary documentation and support.

Key Responsibilities:

Initial Coordination and Call Handling:

Collect relevant details over the phone from the donor s family:

• Name of the donor
• Age of the donor
• Death certificate
• Time of death
• Cause of death
• Obtain consent from the family for the eye donation process. Confirm the location of the deceased.

Preparation for Enucleation/Excision:

• Collaborate with the Eye Call Manager to determine whether enucleation or excision is to be performed.
• Ensure that the driver is ready with the necessary enucleation or excision kit, as per the procedure specified.

Travel to the Location:

• Coordinate with the driver and travel to the location in the hospital car, ensuring timely arrival.

Consent and Documentation:

• Upon arrival, approach the family members for written consent.
• Complete the required documentation and forms, ensuring all necessary details are recorded correctly.

Enucleation Procedure:

• Before starting the enucleation procedure, ask the family members to step out of the room for 10-minute duration.
• Perform the enucleation procedure, which typically takes around 10 minutes.

Post-Procedure Process:

• Upon completion of the procedure, hand over the acknowledgment certificate to a family member.
• Express gratitude with a thank-you gesture for the family s consent and cooperation.

Qualifications and Skills:

Medical degree (MBBS or BAMS)

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ability to work under pressure and respond promptly to emergencies.

Work Environment:

• Hospital and field-based, with travel required to the location of the deceased.
• On-call hours as per the requirements of the eye donation program.