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Optometrist at Dragnet Nigeria

Provides optometric assessment and management of patients, delivering eye-care services and contributing to the effective running of the service.

Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and assess visual function.
Diagnose and manage refractive and common ocular conditions, and refer appropriately.
Prescribe and oversee optical and therapeutic management within scope of practice.
Maintain accurate clinical records.

Knowledge of optometric assessment and clinical eye care appropriate to the role.
Ability to diagnose and manage refractive and common ocular conditions. Sound clinical record-keeping.
Effective communication with patients and colleagues. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Nice to have
Postgraduate training in a clinical optometry specialty. Certification relevant to the area of practice. Membership of a recognised professional association.

Minimum of 1 year of post-registration/post-internship experience in the relevant profession; newly registered practitioners may be considered.

Doctor of Optometry (OD) from a recognised institution. Completion of the required national internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.
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