Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job title : Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for clinical, managerial, financial, and clinical governance aspects of the department.
• The Head of the Ophthalmology Department provides clinical leadership for all eye care, delivers specialized eye care, and provides expert ophthalmic advice.

Key Result Areas (KRA)
The key result areas of this role are:

• Renew glasses if necessary
• Listen and respond immediately with an appropriate level of concern to all customer issues.
• 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 carry out procedures.
• Coordinate the delivery of eyewear products to customers according to specified guidelines.
• Educate patients on how to use the various eyewear, especially contact lenses.
• Advise patients on lens and frame selections.
• Ensuring of maintenance of the equipment
• Keeping stock of unit equipment and consumables

Education & Experience

• Minimum academic qualification of a Fellowship degree at either West African College of Surgeons or National Postgraduate Medical College or relevant qualification.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the Health sector.
• Membership of the Nigeria Medical Association
• Member of the 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 a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.