Ophthalmic Technician at Skipper Eye-Q Hospitals Nigeria Limited

Skipper Eye-Q Super Speciality Eye Hospital is an International Eye Hospital chain with the presence of 30 in India and 4 in Nigeria, handling all types of Eye Surgeries such as Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma, presbyopia, cornea, squint, refractive error, and other vision problems, having treated 10+ million patients. Our patients get the same treatment in Nigeria as in the US, UK, and India. We are 19Years in Eye Care and HMO Empanelled Hospitals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Ophthalmic Technician

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic tests such as visual field testing and optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Measuring and recording patients' visual acuity and eye pressure
• Preparing examination rooms and ensuring all equipment is sterilized and operational
• Collecting patient medical histories and preparing them for the ophthalmologist
• Educating patients about eye care, treatment plans, and medication usage
• Managing patient records and ensuring accurate data entry into medical software systems
• Performing contact lens evaluations and fittings
• Assisting in the fitting and adjusting of corrective eyewear
• Scheduling patient appointments and managing the daily calendar
• Managing inventory of medical supplies and ordering new stock as needed
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for patients

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
• Experience in an ophthalmology or optometry setting
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Knowledge of common ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
• Strong patient care and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Basic understanding of medical terminology specific to ophthalmology
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a certified ophthalmic technician program
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols
• Basic computer skills.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a copy of their certificate to: skippereyeqhospitals@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.