Job Summary

The Optometrists will be responsible for examining, diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the visual system, eye diseases, and injuries.

Key Responsibilities

Perform vision tests and analyze results.
Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses
Examine patients’ eyes courteously using observation, instruments, equipment and pharmaceutical agents.
In charge of the day to day running of the optical department, keeping and providing record of activities.
Administering, organizing and planning the development of the practice.
Communicating with patients to get detailed case histories
Examining the eyes of patients of all ages to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defects.
Being aware of signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g. hypertension, asthma, ulcer, diabetes e.t.c).
Refer patients to ophthalmologists if eye problems are beyond scope of practice.
Offering advice to patients and reassuring them about vision-related matters.
Offering help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses.
Liaising with other medical practitioners and sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.
Meeting sales targets with regard to selling spectacles or contact lenses.
Undertaking continuing education and training (CET).
Managing staff, including dispensing opticians and clerical staff, and training junior staff.
Managing the retail aspects of spectacles, contact lenses and other vision care products.
Participate in outreaches.  Ensure that all consumables needed are available and on time.
Work with other team members to coordinate the camp/hospital.



Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry from a reputable institution
Must have a valid practicing license
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in optometry is required.

Competencies:

Attention to detail
Sound clinical acumen
Analytical skills Detail oriented and organized Written and verbal communication skills
Good Decision Making Problem solving skills
Multitasking Planning and Coordination
Time Management
Marketing skills
Must be able to refract

Computer Savvy Skills:

Proficient use of Microsoft Office {Word, Excel, and Powerpoint}.