Overview

Lily Hospitals Limited, established in 1986, remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with the COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

Job Position: Optometrist
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Optometrist responsible for examining patients’ eyes and providing comprehensive vision care. The job holder will diagnose eye conditions such as myopia, glaucoma, astigmatism, and other vision impairments. Additionally, the Optometrist will treat visual problems, prescribe corrective solutions, and provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.

Job  Responsibilities

  1. Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to diagnose eye diseases and infections.
  2. Perform routine and follow-up eye exams for pediatric and adult patients.
  3. Analyse test results and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  4. Prescribe and dispense contact lenses, eyeglasses, and other visual aids.
  5. Provide preoperative and postoperative care for surgical patients.
  6. Triage and screen acute or unscheduled patients.
  7. Educate and counsel patients on visual hygiene, lens care, and safety.
  8. Refer patients to ophthalmology specialists as needed.

Qualifications

  1. Minimum Academic qualification of Doctor of Optometry (OD).
  2. 2 – 4 years relevant work experience, preferably in the health Sector.
  3. Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) or Optometry and Dispensing Optician Board of Nigeria (O.D.O.B.N).
  4. Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
  5. Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people MANAGEMENT skills.
  6. Possesses a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  7. High level of problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

What We Offer

  1. Salary: Above N200,000 / Month (Based on years of experience).
  2. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  3. A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Credentials to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using “Optometrist – Port Harcourt” as the subject of the email.

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