Optometrist (Locum)

Key Responsibilities

Conducting Eye Examinations

• Perform detailed eye examinations to assess patients' visual acuity, refractive errors, binocular vision, and ocular health.
• Use specialized equipment and techniques to diagnose and detect eye conditions.

Prescription of Corrective Measures

• Prescribe and dispense appropriate eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other visual aids based on patients' individual needs and visual requirements.
• Provide guidance on proper care and maintenance of eyewear.
• Provide recommendations on lens options, frames, and proper care for eyewear, considering factors such as the patient's refractive errors, lifestyle, occupational needs, and personal preferences.

Diagnosing and Treating Eye Conditions

• Identify and diagnose various eye disorders, diseases, and abnormalities.
• Develop treatment plans and provide recommendations for managing conditions like dry eyes, conjunctivitis, astigmatism, and strabismus; prescribe medications as necessary.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and refer patients to specialized eye care professionals if required.

Contact Lens Fittings and Management

• Assess patients' suitability for contact lens wear, perform contact lens fittings, and provide guidance on proper insertion, removal, and maintenance care.
• Monitor and manage contact lens-related complications, infections, or discomfort.

Offering Pre- and Post-operative Care

• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and surgeons in providing pre-operative assessments and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract extraction, refractive surgeries, or corneal procedures.
• Monitor post-operative healing, manage complications, and educate patients on post-operative care instructions.

Providing Vision Therapy

• Design and implement vision therapy programs to improve visual function and correct vision-related issues using exercises, specialized lenses, and other therapeutic techniques.

Patient Education and Counseling

• Educate patients on maintaining optimal eye health practices and preventing eye diseases.
• Discuss the effects of lifestyle factors, such as nutrition, environmental conditions, and excessive screen time, on eye health.
• Provide guidance on lifestyle adjustments and occupational eye safety, including the use of protective eyewear.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including examination findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescribed medications, and follow-up recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines as well as Equity Afia standards for patient record-keeping and confidentiality.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Adhere to the regulations, guidelines, and standards set by the Kenya Optometric Association and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Manage administrative tasks related to patient scheduling, record-keeping, billing, and inventory management.
• Adhere to Equity Afia limited policies, protocols, and quality assurance standards.

Requirements

• Academic Qualification: Diploma in Optometry.
• Professional Certification: Must be a Licensed Optometrist with the Optometrists’ Association of Kenya.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in computer applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of eye anatomy, physiology, and common eye conditions.
• Ability to prescribe and fit corrective lenses accurately.
• High attention to detail and good record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the healthcare team.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Equity Afia recruitment portal. Visit Equity Afia on equityafya.co.ke to submit your application.