Nairobi Adventist Hospital (NAH) is a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church-established and owned Hospital. It is a tertiary (level 4) hospital located in Nyari west area in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya.

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Optometrist- Locum

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Medical / Healthcare

Duties and responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.

Diagnose visual problems and eye conditions.

Prescribe and dispense corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses).

Detect and manage ocular diseases and refer complex cases appropriately.

Provide patient education on eye health and preventive care.

Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Participate in outreach programs and eye screening initiatives when required.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry from a recognized institution, or or Bachelor of optometry and vision science

Valid practicing license from the relevant regulatory body in Kenya.

At least 3 years clinical experience in a busy healthcare setting (preferred).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

High level of professionalism, integrity, and patient-centered approach.

Ability to work within a faith-based healthcare environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Good Communication skills

Observation skills

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• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.
• Diagnose visual problems and eye conditions.
• Prescribe and dispense corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses).
• Detect and manage ocular diseases and refer complex cases appropriately.
• Provide patient education on eye health and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in outreach programs and eye screening initiatives when required.

• Organizational skills
• Good Communication skills
• Observation skills

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry from a recognized institution, or or Bachelor of optometry and vision science
• Valid practicing license from the relevant regulatory body in Kenya.
• At least 3 years clinical experience in a busy healthcare setting (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work within a faith-based healthcare environment.