Watu Wetu SAS, WW SAS in acronym, is a company under Congolese law operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the main activity of managing a medical service for businesses and A training center. WW SAS serves the companies Kamoto Copper Company SA and Mutanda Mining SARL which are its main shareholders.
The company covers the medical care of all employees of these two companies as well as their family members.
WW SAS comprises three facilities, namely Watu Wetu Clinic in Mumi, Watu Wetu City Site and Watu Wetu Hospital in KCC. With additional services provided by third-party healthcare facilities for employees and dependents located in Lubumbashi and Kinshasa, as well as those referred for specialized treatment not available in Kolwezi.
Watu Wetu SAS provides health services to a population of approximately 70,000 people.
Kolwezi, Lualaba, DRC
Number of position(s): 01 (One)
Position level: Management Staff
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Application deadline: July 10, 2025
Job Description
- Under the direct supervision of the Head of External Services Department, the post holder is responsible for providing quality ophthalmic care and managing the operation of the Watu Wetu SAS ophthalmic clinic.
- The purpose of this role is to ensure that Watu Wetu Eye Clinic provides high quality and safe care, focused on patient well-being and satisfaction, and contributing to Watu Wetu's vision and mission,
He will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
- Establish the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmological pathologies, injuries, and disorders. He/she is responsible for guiding and providing preventive advice to the population under his/her care.
- Establish and transmit the regular report of the activities of the ophthalmological practice,
- Ensure that a high level of asepsis and hygiene is maintained in order to optimally manage infection control
- Monitor the needs and consumption of inputs, pharmaceutical products and equipment necessary for the proper functioning of the ophthalmological practice,
- Ensure the efficient management of medical visits within the ophthalmological practices located on the Watu Wetu premises
- Ensure the transfer of ophthalmology cases for advanced treatments that are not available, particularly cases requiring surgery. He/she ensures follow-up and coordination with the reference ophthalmology department.
- Provide continuing medical training for doctors and nurses on common ophthalmic pathologies and the criteria for transfer for specialist consultation by the ophthalmologist.
- Provide special ophthalmological consultations for cases admitted to the hospital for any ocular pathology requiring his expertise to guide management.
Job requirements.
Qualifications and experience.
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Technical skills.
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Attitude / Behavior.
- Integrity, honesty and discretion in the management of confidential information;
- Good interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
- Good report writing skills.
- Knowledge of computers;
- Team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively with workers from other departments and partners .
- Fair and impartial
- Organized and structured in his work
- Rigorous, meticulous, attentive to details.
- Proactive, courteous.