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.

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 CV to: hr@abujaclinics.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Or
Click here to apply online


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