Job Title: Optometrist
Organisation: Med-Optics
Limited
Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Technical
Services Manager
Services Manager
About US:
Med-Optics Limited,
is a private company that was established in 2002 to provide a high standard of
quality eye health services. Over the last 17 years, Med-Optics has established
itself as a preferred provider of quality, investigative Optometry Services in
Uganda. Our Customers can always be assured of quality eye health with
attention to detail and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.
is a private company that was established in 2002 to provide a high standard of
quality eye health services. Over the last 17 years, Med-Optics has established
itself as a preferred provider of quality, investigative Optometry Services in
Uganda. Our Customers can always be assured of quality eye health with
attention to detail and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.
Job Summary: The Optometrist will attend to customers by
taking relevant history, examination, investigations, diagnosis and draw out a
clear plan of management, follow up and/or referrals to other specialised
centres, observing all the medical ethics and in line with Med-Optics strategic
objectives and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
taking relevant history, examination, investigations, diagnosis and draw out a
clear plan of management, follow up and/or referrals to other specialised
centres, observing all the medical ethics and in line with Med-Optics strategic
objectives and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessment and evaluation of the eye sight of customers and
give proper individualized care and treatment in line with best practice
and according to standard operating procedures. - Provide appropriate advice, health education and information to
customers and their caregivers on eye defects and health care. - Prepare and present at least one Continuous Medical Education
(C.M.E) topic to all Staff that is relevant for good clinical practice in
line with the company’s vision and mission. - Monitor and maintain patient flow by effectively communicating with
team members. - Maintain High Quality Client Care by reviewing customer complaints
and tracking complaint resolution in line with customer care guidelines and
Med-Optics standard operating procedures. - Prepare reports and develop activity work plans in accordance with
the Med-Optics Ltd reporting standards. - Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene,
lighting arrangements and safety factors. - Disinfect and wipe down all equipment and instruments before and
after use and maintain them in proper working order in line with
instrument manual guidelines and Med-Optics SOPs. - Maintain strict client confidentiality at all times and
professionalism in dealing with clients and Med-Optics business partners.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Med-Optics Limited Optometrist job
placement must hold a Degree in Optometry from a reputable institution. - Relevant working experience in a busy Optical Centre.
- Experience in a business and customer care environment.
- In-depth knowledge of frame style trends and lens types.
- Principles and practices of records management.
- Flexibility e.g. ability to adopt and adjust to new methods for
performing eye health care practices. - Analytical e.g. ability to judge and analyse optometry problems and
solutions. - Problem solving approach, action oriented, innovative and dynamic
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience in teamwork and customer
service - Ability to communicate, negotiate and develop solid internal and
external relationships, - Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Patience and positive attitude.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested persons should submit their application with a cover
letter and an updated CV with three suitable referees with their telephone
contacts, by email only to;
qualified and interested persons should submit their application with a cover
letter and an updated CV with three suitable referees with their telephone
contacts, by email only to;
Human Resource
Manager,
Manager,
Med-Optics Limited;
Email to: [email protected] (Please indicate the
role you are applying for in the subject line of your email)
role you are applying for in the subject line of your email)
Deadline: 12th March 2019
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