Optometrist at Abuja Clinics

Abuja Clinics was established in 1989 as a health institution to provide efficient medical services to the then budding Federal Capital Territory (FCT). From humble beginnings it has grown into a group of 3 hospitals located in Karu, Garki and Maitama districts of the FCT . The group possesses advanced medical equipments to assist its team of highly qualified and dedicated health personnels. These equipments include but are not limited to the 64-slice CT scan unit, 4D-Ultrasonography, Mammography unit with stereotatic biopsy and Intra-operative C-arm fluoroscopy allowing for excellent diagnosis and cure. The hospital renders services in all major fields of medicine such as: Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Radiology and Dentistry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Examine the eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council.
• Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing
• Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses
• Fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects
• Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters
• Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses.
• Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines
• Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.
• Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles & contact lenses.
• Manage staff, including dispensing opticians and store staff as required.
• Supervise and train store staff.
• Open and close the store according to established guidelines.
• Perform core administrative functions.
• Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Assess patient and family readiness and identifying learning needs.
• Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge.
• Develop and implement the teaching plan utilizing patient education manual.
• Document patient and family education.
• Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases.
• Adheres to Policies and Procedures.

Requirments

• Candidates should possess B.Sc Degrees with 3 - 5 years relevant work experience.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Customer Service & Communication
• Plan and perform daily activities in an organised manner
• Kind, compassionate, dedicated and patient
• Able to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on the job stress
• Focused, detailed and creative in decision making
• Physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events
• Able to review, analyze and respond to different situations they encounter daily
• Think critically in adapting to change, judging situations and taking appropriate decisions

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.