Consultant Ophthalmologist in a Hospital

Anadach Consulting Limited – Our client, a Hospital, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant Ophthalmologist

Location: Warri, Delta

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for treating all eye illnesses, diseases, injuries and other eye conditions.
• He/she will perform vision test, prescribe corrective lenses and attend to all surgical eye issues both in children and adults.

Key Result Areas (KRA)
Clinical Care:

• Provide routine care such as vision testing, prescription of glasses and contact lenses.
• Diagnose and treat all eye diseases in children and adult.
• Performing advanced surgical procedures such as repair of eye injuries, corneas and removal of cataracts.
• Treating medical disorders that affect the vision.
• Using therapeutic procedures and performing biopsies.
• Renewed glasses if necessary.
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
• Communicate with patients regarding surgeries, follow-up care, tests and procedures.
• Coordinate the delivery of eyewear products to customers according to specified guidelines.
• Educate patients on how to use the various eye wears especially contact lenses.
• Advise patients on lens and frame selections.

Administrative Functions:

• Manage the administrative requirements of the clinic and patient care including planning and budgeting activities for the clinic.
• Supervise and manage staff and nurses in the department.
• Adhere to all Lily Hospital policies and procedure with reference to best clinical practice.
• Promote health education in conjunction with other health professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to you by senior leadership

Health and Safety:

• Participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate.
• Ensure consistent and accurate medical record keeping practices.
• Ensure proper credentialing of all patients before going to the theatre for surgery.
• Comply with all the provisions of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum academic qualification of a Fellowship Degree from the West African College of Surgeons or National Postgraduate Medical College or any relevant qualification.
• 3 – 5 years relevant cognate work experience as an ophthalmologist.
• Membership of Nigeria Medical Association
• Member Ophthalmology society of Nigeria both local and national.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), interpersonal and people management skills.
• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.

Deadline: 15th August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@anadach.com using the position as the subject of the email.