Optometrist at Abuja Clinics

Abuja Clinics is a world-class health facility dedicated to providing all your health needs, not only curative but also preventive. We boast of cutting-edge equipment that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions. We have highly trained and dedicated staff who provide excellent care. Our computerized systems ensure confidentiality and continuity. We aim to set a standard for medical care hence we continue updating and upgrading to ensure that you get the best.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Abuja (FCT)

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.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess B.Sc. Degree 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
Not Specified.