Optometrist Job at MeCure Healthcare Limited

Me Cure Healthcare Limited, was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Nigeria with 7 healthcare diagnostic centers including an eye center which is a state of the art ophthalmic clinic used to diagnose, treat and perform vision related surgeries.

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Optometrist

 

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full Time

 

Key Responsibility Area

Management of New Patients at the Out-patients Clinic:

• Participate in taking the comprehensive clinical history of patients.

• Participate in performing detailed clinical examination of the patients using the slit-lamp, direct ophthalmoscope, binocular ophthalmoscope, contact tonometer and any other instruments that may be required.

• Order/request for relevant investigations needed to make diagnosis.

• Perform investigations that may be required for patients’ management (OCT, B-Scan, FFA).

• Interpret the investigation results and explain to the patients

• Make diagnosis of ocular disorders using the above listed activities.

• Explain in clear and simple terms to patients their eye conditions or disorders.

• Management of old patients at follow up clinic

• Measures same as listed above

• Management of Patients scheduled for Ophthalmic surgical procedures

• Participate in pre-operative preparation of patients:

• Detailed evaluation

• Request for routine and specific investigations.

• Ensure all necessary documentations are done e.g. informed consent, physician clearance where necessary, pre-op drug instructions.

• Explain to patients in simple and clear terms the surgical procedure being planned.

• Participate in surgery day evaluation including marking the eye, ensure dilatation where required and availability of all material needed for the surgery.

• Perform ophthalmic surgeries wherein he possesses requisite training, skills, proficiency and competency with minimal risk of complications.

Participate in the post-op care of patients:

• Ensure patient is stable at immediate post-op period.

• Enter/Write surgical notes and post-op instructions in the EMR.

• Review patient on 1st post –on visit and on other appointment visits as Referral of Patients

• Participate in referring patients to other subspecialty of ophthalmology within Me Cure eye center using the EMR.

• Participate in referring patients accordingly to other designated caregiver outside Me Cure with appropriately written detailed medical report.

 

Staff Training:

• Participate in the training and supervision of support staff for capacity building. Such staff includes the optometrists, nurses and CHEW.

• Participate in the training of students /interns attached to Me Cure by affiliated training institutions.

 

Clinical Research:

• Participate in the initiation and /or performance of clinical research that will enhance the quality of care.

• Continuous Medical Education

• Participate in CME (both local and international) for the purpose of capacity building and as part of requirements for renewal of practicing license.

 

Competencies

Education:

• Possession of an MBBS.

• Residency in Ophthalmology

• Postgraduate Degree in Ophthalmology

 

Work Experience:

• Professional experience of at least two (2) years.

 

Skills:

• Good leadership and mentorship skills.

• Ability to handle pressure.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Decisiveness and determination.

• Interest and concern in patient care.

• Rational approach.

 

Required Licensure, Certification:

• Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (Registered Ophthalmologist)

• Certificate of Practicing License

 

Application Closing Date

14th October, 2017.

 

Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:hr@mecure.com.ng