Clinical Officer at Africare

Core Responsibilities

• Refraction and basic vision management
• Examining and diagnosing ocular diseases and disorders of the visual system and associated structures
• Examine the eyes, conduct tests and use ophthalmoscopes, bio microscopes and other specialized instruments to determine ocular health and visual efficiency
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and assist in frame selections also recommend treatments such as exercises to correct vision or ocular disorders
• Proper dispensing of spectacles after confirmation of prescription
• Educate and advise patients on contact lens use and care, ocular hygiene, preventive care and maintenance, light arrangements working distances and other safety factors
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons for treatment of ocular or other diseases or conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration
• Assessing, planning, implementing optical intervention and evaluating patient outcomes and providing appropriate health care service
• Regular prescribed maintenance of optical equipment 
• Address all optical related feedback and ensure client satisfaction is achieved
• Properly document patient records in their respective files and registers; compile and submit of accurate reports 
• Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures aimed at providing safe and quality healthcare to patients

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Optometry
• Proficiency in computer application packages 
• Wide knowledge of the health industry

Experience

• Over two (2) years’ experience in a similar role
• Technical skills/Leadership competencies
• Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision