Oasis Healthcare Group

Job Title: Optometrist

Department: Eye Clinic / Optical Services

Reports To: Head of Clinical Services

Job Purpose:

To provide comprehensive eye care services, including vision testing, diagnosis of eye diseases, and prescribing corrective lenses or therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and detect ocular diseases.
• Diagnose and manage conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and refractive errors.
• Prescribe and dispense corrective eyewear (glasses and contact lenses).
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for eye surgery patients.
• Educate patients on proper eye care and preventative measures.
• Maintain ophthalmic equipment and ensure it is in good working order.
• Keep accurate and detailed patient records.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor of Optometry from a recognized institution.
• Licensing: Must be registered and hold a valid practicing license.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.

Key Competencies:

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
• High level of precision and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Empathy and patience when dealing with patients.

COUNTRY: Kenya

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to assess vision and detect ocular diseases.
• Diagnose and manage conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and refractive errors.
• Prescribe and dispense corrective eyewear (glasses and contact lenses).
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for eye surgery patients.
• Educate patients on proper eye care and preventative measures.
• Maintain ophthalmic equipment and ensure it is in good working order.
• Keep accurate and detailed patient records.

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
• High level of precision and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.
• Empathy and patience when dealing with patients.

• Bachelor of Optometry from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and hold a valid practicing license.