• Application Deadline: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Delta


• City Warri


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

Job Summary:

• This role is responsible for treating all eye illnesses, diseases, injuries and other eye conditions.


• He/she will perform vision test, prescribe corrective lenses and attend to all surgical eye issues both in children and adults.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Result Areas (KRA)

The key result areas of this role include:

Clinical Care

• Provide routine care such as vision testing, prescription of glasses and contact lenses.


• Diagnose and treat all eye diseases in children and adult.


• Performing advanced surgical procedures such as repair of eye injuries, corneas and removal of cataracts.


• Treating medical disorders that affect the vision.


• Using therapeutic procedures and performing biopsies.


• Renewed glasses if necessary.


• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.


• Communicate with patients regarding surgeries, follow-up care, tests and procedures.


• Coordinate the delivery of eyewear products to customers according to specified guidelines.


• Educate patients on how to use the various eye wears especially contact lenses.


• Advise patients on lens and frame selections.

Administrative Functions

• Manage the administrative requirements of the clinic and patient care including planning and budgeting activities for the clinic.


• Supervise and manage staff and nurses in the department.


• Adhere to all Lily Hospital policies and procedure with reference to best clinical practice.


• Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals.


• Perform other duties as assigned to you by senior leadership

Health and Safety

• Participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate.


• Ensure consistent and accurate medical record keeping practices.


• Ensure proper credentialing of all patients before going to the theatre for surgery.


• Comply with all the provisions of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum academic qualification of a Fellowship degree from the West African College of Surgeons or National Postgraduate medical college or relevant qualification.


• 3 - 5 years relevant cognate work experience as an ophthalmologist.


• Membership of Nigeria Medical Association


• Member Ophthalmology society of Nigeria both local and national.


• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.


• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.


• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.