Optometrist Vacancy at EHA Clinic


Posted on: Fri 29-03-2019

The EHA Clinic is a subsidiary of eHealth Africa Foundation is a Foundation  committed to offering technologically advanced medical care and integrated hospital management system. The EHA Clinic has continued to expand to meet the demand for more personalized services, comfort and convenience while broadening and deepening the level of expertise and care offered. Furthermore, the Clinic is currently focusing on strategic initiatives with increased patients access through expending clinic equipment, integrative and mobile services.
 
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Optometrist
 
Location: Abuja
EHA Clinic
Purpose of the Position
The Optometrist will work as part of a team delivering total satisfaction to our customers by conducting thorough eye examinations, contact lens assessments, and aftercare. You’ll offer our customers recommendations to the highest professional and ethical standards.
You will use your knowledge to effectively identify customer needs and recommend eyewear and eye care solutions accordingly.
 
What you’ll Do
The Optometrist  will support EHA Clinics predominantly by:
Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
Coach assistants to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors resulting in high customer engagement
Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories
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
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to perform any other duties deemed reasonable by your line managers.
 
Requirements
Possessing a Degree in Optometry registered with the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) from a recognized institution and must have completed one year National Service (NYSC) or duly exempted.
Certified and licensed to work in the state by the Federation of State Boards as an optometrist.
Five(5) years experience working in a healthcare setting
Be able to demonstrate industry knowledge and experience of providing excellent care and service.
Encouraging to medical team and patients; ability to mentor and lead
Able to perform CPR or additional emergency procedures if needed
Good interpersonal skills and communication with a wide variety of patients, medical staff, and caregivers
Strong computer skills, including Google Office Suite and other medical software.
Compassionate and sensitive to patients’ needs and concerns
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. EHA Clinic is a tobacco-free environment.
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to sit and use a computer and reach with their hands and arms.
 
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: