KUTRRH Optometrist Jobs in Kenya

KUTRRH Optometrist Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary

Optometrists responsibility includes assessment of patients'eyes to identify vision defects, diseases, and injuries, maintaining medical files, evaluating eye defects, recording treatment plans, and performing eye inspections

Responsibilities

Perform thorough routine eye inspections.

Identify the patient’s visual alertness, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.

Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.

Prescribe corrective lenses and medications.

Maintain accurate medical files for all patients.

Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.

Identify and assess eye defects and diseases such as diabetes and liver failure.

Record all diagnosis and treatment plans including transfers and therapeutic prescriptions.

Ensure use of all Hospital’s automated systems, as appropriate, including the Hospital
Management Information System (HMIS)

Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor in the delivery of care

Minimum Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.

Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and/or Anesthesiology from a recognized institution.

Subspecialty / fellowship training in paediatrics from a recognized institution.

Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).

Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC.

Valid practice license.

Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.

Proficiency in computer applications

Must possess a state-issued license for O.D. and optometry.

A minimum of 1 year ‘experience as an Optometrist.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

In-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders and conditions.

Customer service oriented with excellent analytical skills

Soft Skills Required

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Observational

Analytical skills

Compassionate

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KUTRRH Optometrist Jobs in Kenya

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