Dispensing Optician at Eye Foundation Hospital Group

The Eye foundation hospital was started in 1993 as a high tech specialist Eye hospital capable of providing services comparable to those obtainable abroad. It is the first and foremost indigenous eye practice in the country that runs a group practice with many sub specialized ophthalmologists.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dispensing Optician

Location: Lagos
Reports To: Lab Manager/Optical Services Country Manager

Job Summary

• The role of a dispensing optician will include dispensing and fitting spectacles and other optical aids, to both adults and children, working from the prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret optical prescriptions written by optometrists or ophthalmologists.
• Give advice to patients on lens type, frames and styling.
• With further training, fit contact lenses and give advice on their care and use.
• Take frame and facial measurements to ensure correct fit and positioning
• Advise partially sighted patients on the use of low vision aids
• Advise patients when adjustments or repairs to spectacles are needed
• Check lenses on delivery to ensure that they meet the required specifications
• Liaise with sales representatives from vision care product suppliers
• Supervise and train trainee dispensing opticians.

Qualifications

• Maximum of Ordinary National Diploma in Dispensing Optician.
• A valid letter of registration as a dispensing optician.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the same role.
• Good Knowledge of Ophthalmic Instrument.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to handle ophthalmic instruments
• A strong commitment to customer care
• Team Work
• A flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt to change.
• Self-motivation.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be computer Literate.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested qualified candidates should send their CV's and suitability statement as a single attachment to: healthcare.recruitment@yahoo.com

Note

• The subject of the email should be the Position Title/Location and the CV/Suitability Statement should be saved in the applicant’s full name.
• Kindly state how you heard about the role in the mail.
• Eye Foundation Hospital Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to achieving gender balance within the organization. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisting will start as soon as we start receiving applications.