Posted on: Sat 09-01-2021

HR-EX Consulting - Our client, a premier clinic and hospital established in 1965 to provide ophthalmologic care in Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer (Ophthalmology)

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

The role holder under general supervision will assist the Ophthalmologist by conducting tests, measuring of patient eye functions and provide instructions to patients concerning their eye care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing routine care such as vision testing and prescribing glasses and contact lenses.
• Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries.
• Managing emergency eye clinics, outpatient clinics, or other specialist eye clinics.
• Treating medical disorders that affect the vision through a holistic approach.
• Using therapeutic procedures and performing biopsies
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications
• Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after surgery
• Comply with all hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care, operating room, outpatient practices, and patient discharge
• Clearly document diagnosis and treatment plan, including referrals, therapeutic prescriptions and long-term medical management, in patients’ charts
• Maintain communication with Nurses and support staff in order to optimize quality clinical care and service
• Keeping informed on advancements in the field and contributing to medical research programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required

• A medical degree
• 0-2 years work experience.
• License to practice medicine
• Must have completed housemanship and must be fully registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
• Must be willing to take an ophthalmology professional exam within the next 12 months
• Must be able to evaluate the results of a variety of diagnostic tests and decide on the best course of treatment for a patient
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Participate in the implementation of patient education, clinical support and community outreach programs
• Customer service oriented with excellent analytical skills

Application Closing Date

29th January, 2021.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as subject of the email.

Note

The candidate will be taught the rudiments of ophthalmology and be trained towards preparation for the professional exams.

Candidate must have proximity to Surulere.

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