Optometrist at Abuja Clinics

Employment Nigeria 29-Feb-2024 ₦Not Available ABUJA , Health

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.

Requirements

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

Deadline: 29th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: hr@abujaclinics.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Or
Click here to apply online

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Optometrist at Abuja Clinics

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