Aga Khan University Hospital Optometrist Job

(Two Years Fixed Term Contract), Optical AKUH (ON)

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing vision tests, identifying eye sight problems and prescribing corrective lenses and eyeglasses.   

Responsibilities:

• Examine and analyze patients’ eyes to detect vision defects and signs of injury, disease or abnormality
• Manage and monitor some eye conditions, either autonomously or alongside other healthcare professionals
• Discuss vision-related matters with patients, and offer advice
• Provide treatment such as low vision therapy and visual aids
• Detect signs and symptoms of general health conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma.
• Promote eye health by counselling patients by explaining the maintenance of eye wear including contact lenses.
• Fitting and dispensing spectacles or contact lenses.
• Offer help and advice to patients when choosing frames and lenses

Requirements:

• Diploma in Optometry
• A member of the Optometrists Association of Kenya
• Valid License
• Valid BLS certificate
• 2 years’ work experience with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

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