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The Mercy Ships Ophthalmic Team is still in need of volunteers for the 2010 field service in Lome, Togo in West Africa.

Here is the specific experience and education that we require for each position that can be filled by a Certified Ophthalmic Technician:

Ophthalmic Specialist – Field is to be filled by Licensed Optometrist (Therapeutics Certified) or Ophthalmologist, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Nurse. If optometry license is other than U.S., then individual must be certified to treat ophthalmic pathology. Certification must be equivalent to U.S. certification.

An ophthalmic specialist participates as part of the ophthalmic field team responsible for screening surgical candidates, assessing post-operative patients, and treating minor ophthalmic eye problems. This team works in community-based clinics at least four days each week. Complete job description available upon request.

Open March 20 to April 17, 2010
Requires 1 month commitment

Ophthalmic Technician is to be filled by Licensed Optometrist (Therapeutics Certified) or Ophthalmologist, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Nurse. If optometry license is other than U.S., then individual must be certified to treat ophthalmic pathology. Certification must be equivalent to U.S. certification.

Role may vary depending upon needs and schedule, but includes pre-operative assessment of ophthalmic patients, education of ophthalmic patients, and post-surgical follow-up. Complete job description available upon request.

Each position is filled by a volunteer, and the volunteer is to pay for their own airfare to/from the ship and pay crew fees which covers room, board and evacuation insurance. Details on these topics and many other points can be found at www.ms-information.org

Mercy Ships is a global charity that has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor by mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving all people without regard for race, gender, or religion.