Optometrist at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals Limited, established since 1986, remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Warri, Delta

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Optometrist responsible for examining patients' eyes and providing comprehensive vision care.

The job holder will diagnose eye conditions such as myopia, glaucoma, astigmatism, and other vision impairments.

Additionally, the Optometrist will treat visual problems, prescribe corrective solutions, and provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

● Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to diagnose eye diseases and infections.

● Perform routine and follow-up eye exams for pediatric and adult patients.

● Analyze test results and develop appropriate treatment plans.

● Prescribe and dispense contact lenses, eyeglasses, and other visual aids.

● Provide preoperative and postoperative care for surgical patients.

● Triage and screen acute or unscheduled patients.

● Educate and counsel patients on visual hygiene, lens care, and safety.

● Refer patients to ophthalmology specialists as needed.

Qualifications

● Minimum academic qualification of Doctor of Optometry (OD)

● Minimum of 2 to 4 years relevant work experience preferably in the health or Sector.

● Membership of a relevant professional body such as Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) or Optometry and Dispensing Optician Board of Nigeria (O.D.O.B.N).

● 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.

● High level of problem solving and critical thinking skills.

What We Offer

● Salary: N200,000 monthly (Based on years of experience)

● Opportunities for professional growth and development.

● A collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Application Closing Date

7th May, 2025.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using "Optometrist" as the subject of the email.