KUTRRH Optometrist Job

Optometrist Job, Medical Kenyan Jobs 2023, 

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Health, registered under Legal Notice Number 4 of the State Corporations Act Cap 446. The Hospital seeks to engage qualified staff on a three (3) to five (5) year performance-based renewable contract for the positions listed below. Applicants must demonstrate diligence, commitment, and a positive attitude.

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
• Identify and assess eye defects and diseases such as diabetes and liver
• Record all diagnosis and treatment plans including transfers and therapeutic
• 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

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 skills
• Team player

How to Apply

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Note that you must attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form and Practicing License ONLY when you apply online via the portal.

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 11th April 2023.

Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal on the website www.kutrrh.go.ke

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta University, Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital Directorate of Human Resource Development will Contact the shortlisted applicants and candidates through the Telephone number 0710642513 only.

Chief Executive Officer

Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital