About this role
Optometrist (Warri)
About the role
Provides optometric assessment and management of patients, delivering eye-care services and contributing to the effective running of the service.
Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and assess visual function.
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Diagnose and manage refractive and common ocular conditions, and refer appropriately.
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Prescribe and oversee optical and therapeutic management within scope of practice.
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Maintain accurate clinical records.
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Required skills
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Knowledge of optometric assessment and clinical eye care appropriate to the role.
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Ability to diagnose and manage refractive and common ocular conditions.Sound clinical record-keeping.
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Effective communication with patients and colleagues.Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
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Nice to have
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Postgraduate training in a clinical optometry specialty.Certification relevant to the area of practice.Membership of a recognised professional association.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of post-registration/post-internship experience in the relevant profession; newly registered practitioners may be considered.
Education
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) from a recognised institution. Completion of the required national internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.