Mission Eyes Network

Trip Name:  Ophthalmic Technician

Term:  Intermediate
Length:  1 month

Description:  Role may vary depending upon needs and schedule, but includes providing consistency of care and participating as part of the Ophthalmic Field/Tech Team and is responsible for screening surgical candidates, assessing post-operative patients, and treating minor ophthalmic eye problems. In dockside unit, pre-operative assessment of ophthalmic patients, education of ophthalmic patients, and postsurgical follow-up are provided by this role. This team works in community-based clinics part time and in a dockside unit next to ship part time. Minimum commitment is 1 month as long as minimum education & experience requirements are met. 2 Months preferred.

Positions Needed:                

Region:  Africa
Country:  Guinea
City:  Conakry

Start Date:    Jun 23, 2012

End Date:    Jun 22, 2013

Mission Agency:  Mercy Ships
Agency Description:   Mercy Ships, a global charity, has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Following the example of Jesus, Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor, mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving all people without regard for race, gender or religion. Mercy Ships follows the 2,000 year-old model of Jesus: the blind see, the lame walk, the mute speak, and Good News (the nature and character of a loving God) is proclaimed and demonstrated among the poor. Mercy Ships welcomes volunteers who would like to give of their time, efforts and expertise to the work of bringing hope and healing to the poor.

Email address:  dawn.crowther@mercyships.org
Website:  www.mercyships.org

Name:  Dawn Crowther
Address:  PO Box 2020  
City:  Lindale
State:  Texas
Zip:  75771-2020
Phone:  903-939-7078