• Application Deadline:
• Position: Consultant Ophthalmologist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Delta


• City Warri


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

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