Established in 1997, Lion's SightFirst Eye Hospital is among the leading Eye hospitals in East & Central Africa. We are located in the serene Loresho neighborhood, 25 minutes from the Nairobi CBD. We also offer Dental, ENT & Diabetes healthcare services

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Optometrist/Optometry Technologist

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Medical / Healthcare

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform tests to assess visual acuity, perception, and ocular health.
• Diagnose ocular disease and visual abnormalities.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and visual aids under supervision.
• Refer patients to Ophthalmologists or Clinical Officers when needed.
• Evaluate specialty eye-care needs and prepare service statistics.
• Ensure optometry equipment is well resourced and maintained.
• Dispense corrective spectacles and support high refraction-to-dispense conversion.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in medical staff functions and continuing education.
• Be flexible to serve at satellite clinics and resolve optometry-related issues accurately and on time.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

• Degree or Diploma in Optometry
• 3 years' experience in the same field
• Hospital experience is an added advantage
• Multi-task oriented
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and integrity

• Perform tests to assess visual acuity, perception, and ocular health.
• Diagnose ocular disease and visual abnormalities.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and visual aids under supervision.
• Refer patients to Ophthalmologists or Clinical Officers when needed.
• Evaluate specialty eye-care needs and prepare service statistics.
• Ensure optometry equipment is well resourced and maintained.
• Dispense corrective spectacles and support high refraction-to-dispense conversion.
• Supervise junior staff and participate in medical staff functions and continuing education.
• Be flexible to serve at satellite clinics and resolve optometry-related issues accurately and on time.

• Multi-task oriented
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and integrity

• Degree or Diploma in Optometry
• 3 years' experience in the same field
• Hospital experience is an added advantage