Job Description for an Optometrist

For IGA Eye Care Service Unit

Job Summary:-Under the general supervision of the IGA manager, the optometrist plans, organizes and implement al the activities of the eye care unit and treats common eye diseases , prescribes vision aids, works in the clinic regularly and perform  routine eye tests and refers patients to a doctor for more serious treatment.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Plans and undertakes the  IGA clinical activities per the direction of the IGA manager  

2. Performs thorough routine eye inspection

3. Identifies patient visual alertness, field of vision and  eye coordination

4. Diagnoses sight  problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness

5. Recognizes and treats common eye conditions

6. Prescribes corrective lenses and medications

7. Maintains accurate medical files for all patients

8. Advises patients about proper eye care techniques

9. Records all diagnosis and treatment plan including transfer and therapeutic prescriptions

10. Recommends eye – strengthening exercises and vision therapy

11. Identifies  serious optical diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and others

12. Refers patients to a doctor when necessary

13. Consults on the improvement of an eye clinic and optical workshop and its organization

14. Provides general consultation for better implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of eye health care activities in the eye clinic of IGA

15. Diagnoses and treats eye disease and injuries

16. Reports the activities performance  as required   per the reporting format of IGA

17. Performs   other related duties that can facilitate effectiveness and efficiency of the eye care services of IGA

Salary: 25,000

Employment: One year contract with renewal

Job Requirements

Job Requirement

• BSC degree in optometry

• Professional License certificate

• 3 years  experience  in optometry

• Communication and good clinical skill

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply in person at  Cheshire Ethiopia, IGA admin and finance office 2nd floor  located at Gurd Shola ,adjacent  to Ethiopian Management Institute with in seven working days from the date of advertisement through ethiojobs.net

For further information contact Tel: +251913605902