Optometrist- Locum

Company Details
Industry: Hospital & Health Care
Description: Nairobi Adventist Hospital (NAH) is a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church-established and owned Hospital. It is a tertiary (level 4) hospital located in Nyari west area in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya. According to the SDA ranks, the Hospital is within the Central Kenya Conference of S… Nairobi Adventist Hospital (NAH) is a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church-established and owned Hospital. It is a tertiary (level 4) hospital located in Nyari west area in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya. According to the SDA ranks, the Hospital is within the Central Kenya Conference of SDA Church (CKC) within the East Kenya Union Conference(EKUC) of the East-Central Africa Division (ECD). The facility began as a dispensary opened by missionaries in the year 1940 to provide basic health care to the surrounding community who were suffering from a whole lot of tropical diseases. The dispensary was closed down in 1955 by the colonial government over accusations of providing care to the anti-colonial Mau Mau fighters. It was, however, re-opened in January 1988 and continued to function as a dispensary, serving the surrounding community. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Medical
Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and vision assessments.
  • Diagnose visual problems and eye conditions.
  • Prescribe and dispense corrective lenses (glasses and contact lenses).
  • Detect and manage ocular diseases and refer complex cases appropriately.
  • Provide patient education on eye health and preventive care.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
  • Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Participate in outreach programs and eye screening initiatives when required.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry from a recognized institution, or or Bachelor of optometry and vision science
  • Valid practicing license from the relevant regulatory body in Kenya.
  • At least 3 years clinical experience in a busy healthcare setting (preferred).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and patient-centered approach.
  • Ability to work within a faith-based healthcare environment.

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Good Communication skills
  • Observation skills

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, and valid practicing license to the Human Resource Manager Nairobi Adventist Hospital at [email protected].

Indicate “Application – Optometrist” in the subject line.

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