Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Optometrists
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct accurate refraction, Visual Acuity/ Intra- ocular pressures, IPD measurement for patients using observation, instruments and pharmaceuticals agents.
• When patients come with their own glasses, confirm their prescriptions and recommend corrections if required.
• Analyse test results and assist in developing a treatment plan for patients.
• Perform markings for progressive and bifocal lenses.
• File and sign pre-authorization insurance forms.
• Handle customer’s questions and concerns in regard to refraction.
• Record test outcomes accurately in the patient’s files.
• Clean testing instruments and machines in readiness for use in patients.
• Ensure proper storage of testing instruments.
• Take part in company projects and carry out any other tasks that may be assigned to you by your Line manager and/ or any other person placed in authority over you.
• Safe handling of equipment/instruments and timely reporting of the breakages.
• Participate in the training of the optometrist trainees and ophthalmic assistants.
Knowledge and Experience Required
• Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institution (a degree will be an added advantage)
• Minimum two years’ experience as optometrist.

Key Skills and Competencies Required
• Good leadership, Interpersonal communication and Customer Care Skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold and align oneself with the core values of city eye hospital.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates to make their applications through careers@cityeyehospital.or.ke with the subject being “Optometrist” – CEH/HR/REC/001/2023’’.
Shortlisting and interviews shall be done on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is identified.
The application must include;
• An up-to-date CV, not more than 4 pages long, with the current and expected remuneration indicated in the CV.
• A one-page document in PDF format explaining how their personality aligns to the core values of City Eye Hospital.

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