Optometrists at Imo International Health Systems

Imo International Health Systems is a provider of health services with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of all individuals. We focus on reducing the healthcare risk of the community by providing quality services for the sick and encouraging preventive behaviors. Imo International Health Systems is a chain of hospitals that is established based on Public Private Partnership between Imo State Government of Nigeria and International Quality Healthcare Consulting LLC, a USA based healthcare organization.

Are you seeking a life changing career to meet the Healthcare needs of the great people of Imo State? Imo Health System is coming to town and we are inviting qualified professionals and support staff to become part of the change by applying for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Optometrist

Locations: Ikeduru, Ideto South and Okigwe Imo Health Systems
Report to: Chief Medical Director
Supervise: Optometrist Technicians

Job Summary

• Optometrists examine patients’ eyes, test their sight, give advice on visual problems and prescribe and fit spectacles or contact lenses when needed.
• They are trained to recognize diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma and cataract, as well as general health conditions such as diabetes.
• They refer patients to medical practitioners when necessary, as well as sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic conditions. Most of these activities involve the use of specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs vision tests and analyzes results
• Diagnoses sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases, such as glaucoma
• Prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and medications
• Provides treatments such as vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation
• Provides pre- and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after surgery
• Evaluates patients for the presence of diseases such as diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers as needed
• Promotes eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses
• Consults with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Removes foreign bodies from the eye.

Basic Qualifications

• The individual must have an O.D. (Doctor of Optometry)
• The individual must be registered with the Optometry and dispensing opticians board of Nigeria (ODOBN)
• The individual must have their Nigeria and West Africa Finals
• The individual must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying.
• The individual must be computer literate

Other Qualifications:

• Strong written, verbal and communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Productive and quality focused
• Ability to solve problems
• Effective decision-making skills
• Leadership skills
• Drive to continue learning throughout career

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Job Applications and CV's to: [email protected] indicating their preferred location in the Job Application or Cover letter.
Or
Click here to apply online