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Founded in 2016, Meditest is one of the leading providers of comprehensive, seamless and excellent healthcare services in Kenya and East Africa at large. Currently, we operate our healthcare delivery services in Nairobi, Kisii and Kampala, Uganda. Our healthcare verticals primarily comprise of hospitals, diagnostics and...

Optometrist

Job TypeFull TimeQualificationBA/BSc/HND , DiplomaExperience1 - 2 yearsLocationNairobiJob FieldMedical / Healthcare

Optometrist to provide comprehensive primary eye care services including eye examinations, refraction, diagnosis of common eye conditions, and prescription of corrective lenses.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and refraction.
• Diagnose refractive errors and common eye conditions. .
• Prescribe and dispense spectacles, contact lenses, and low vision aids. .
• Detect eye diseases and refer complex cases to ophthalmologists. .
• Counsel patients on eye health and proper eyewear use.
• Maintain patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Adhere to the regulations, guidelines, and standards set by the Kenya Optometric Association & the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

• Diploma or Degree in Optometry from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license from Optometrists Association of Kenya.
• 1-2 years relevant experience (preferred).
• Strong clinical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

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• Perform comprehensive eye exams and refraction.
• Diagnose refractive errors and common eye conditions. .
• Prescribe and dispense spectacles, contact lenses, and low vision aids. .
• Detect eye diseases and refer complex cases to ophthalmologists. .
• Counsel patients on eye health and proper eyewear use.
• Maintain patient records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in community outreach programs.
• Adhere to the regulations, guidelines, and standards set by the Kenya Optometric Association & the Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council

• Strong clinical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Diploma or Degree in Optometry from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license from Optometrists Association of Kenya.