Optometrist
Job Summary
The primary duty of this
position is to conduct eye exams to check for diseases and visual issues, and
depending on the findings, to prescribe eyeglasses, and contact lenses, or to
provide other pertinent recommendations while upholding high standards of care.
Responsibilities
- Analyze
and oversee patient care
- Take
care of urgent situations
- Patients
should get education on disease prevention and early identification of
risk factors (s)
- Contribute
to the creation of various planning parameters for handling referral cases
received at Mediheal
- Discuss
pertinent issues with the appropriate clinical care team members to
improve the integration of patient care activities.
- To
facilitate the integration of clinical research efforts, shared
information, institutional quality improvement, and patient wellness
initiatives, start conversations with consultants and coworkers.
- Work
with outreach clinics in the Nairobi area to increase the number and
variety of cases seen.
- Join
journal clubs to discuss articles on patient care and cutting-edge medical
research
Qualifications
- Must
have successfully completed a B.Optom / Dip. In optometry
- After
training is complete and pending full specialist registration, the Kenya
Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council will grant temporary
registration.
- ACLS,
BLS, and ATLS certification
- Show
proficiency and dexterity with all medical equipment used in a hospital
setting. Exhibit honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect for
diversity. Adhere to ethical values.
- Sticks
to deadlines seeks and accepts advice
How to Apply
