Vacancy title:
Optometrist
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Jobs at:
Port Florence Community HospitalDeadline of this Job:
05th December 2019 Â
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 28, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Port Florence Community Hospital is advertising for the following positions. Applications are therefore invited from qualified candidates all across the country. Port Florence Community Hospital requires services of a qualified personnel to operate in an EYE CLINIC within Kisumu for the following position. Applications are therefore invited from qualified candidates all across the country. Optometrists are medical professionals with the core responsibility of performing eye examinations to check for vision problems and diseases and based on the results, prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses or offer other appropriate advice while maintaining high standards of care. .
Job Responsibilities:
• Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions
• Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests
• Determine each patient’s visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription.
• Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation
• Prescribe corrective lenses when required
• Refer patients to when required for more holistic eye care
• Identify eye health safety factors that could impact vision, such as working around chemicals or in front of a computer
• Advise patients about proper eye hygiene and care
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for the Eye clinic department
• Review and update budget for Eye clinic department.
Job Skills: Not Specified
Job Qualifications:
• Holds a Degree / Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institution
• Licensed Optometrist
• Knowledge and experience in the use of advanced optical equipment.
• Wide knowledge of the health industry
• Good public relations and communication skills.
• Proven work experience of at least 2 years in a similar position.
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified
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Job application procedure
Applicants to send Cover letter, CV and testimonials indicating the position applied for to:
Human Resource Manager Port Florence Community Hospital
P.O Box 3417
Kisumu.
OR Send by mail to hr.portflorence@gmail.com Email subject line to read the position applied for. OR Hand drop to Port Florence Community Hospital, Otonglo. Applications to reach us by Thursday, 5th December 2019.
N/B: Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.
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