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Optometrist - College House
Bliss Healthcare
Nairobi | Full Time | Healthcare / Medical
End date 29 Jul 2024
Core Responsibilities
- Refraction and basic vision management
- Examining and diagnosing ocular diseases and disorders of the visual system and associated structures
- Examine the eyes, conduct tests and use ophthalmoscopes, bio microscopes and other specialized instruments to determine ocular health and visual efficiency
- Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and assist in frame selections also recommend treatments such as exercises to correct vision or ocular disorders
- Proper dispensing of spectacles after confirmation of prescription
- Educate and advise patients on contact lens use and care, ocular hygiene, preventive care and maintenance, light arrangements working distances and other safety factors
- Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons for treatment of ocular or other diseases or conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration
- Assessing, planning, implementing optical intervention and evaluating patient outcomes and providing appropriate health care service
- Regular prescribed maintenance of optical equipment
- Address all optical related feedback and ensure client satisfaction is achieved
- Properly document patient records in their respective files and registers; compile and submit of accurate reports
- Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures aimed at providing safe and quality healthcare to patients
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in Optometry
- Proficiency in computer application packages
- Wide knowledge of the health industry
Experience
- Over two 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Technical skills/Leadership competencies
- Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under minimum supervision