Posted on: Tue 17-05-2022

HR-EX Consulting - Our client, St Edmunds Eye Specialist Hospital, located in surulere Lagos State, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Optometrist Intern

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Internship

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform thorough routine eye inspections including visual acuity measurement, refractions, Eye pressure measurement and so on
• Identify patient’s visual alertness, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.
• Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and medications
• Contact lens fitting and Focimeter use
• 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
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree
• Current license to operate
• Demonstrates leadership qualities.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: the Remuneration details will be revealed to qualified candidates only.

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