Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa.

Summary

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing vision tests, identifying eye sight problems and prescribing corrective lenses and eyeglasses.

Responsibilities:

• Examine and analyze patients’ eyes to detect vision defects and signs of injury, disease or abnormality
• Manage and monitor some eye conditions, either autonomously or alongside other healthcare professionals
• Discuss vision-related matters with patients, and offer advice
• Provide treatment such as low vision therapy and visual aids
• Detect signs and symptoms of general health conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma.
• Promote eye health by counselling patients by explaining the maintenance of eye wear including contact lenses.
• Fitting and dispensing spectacles or contact lenses.
• Offer help and advice to patients when choosing frames and lenses

Requirements:

• Diploma in Optometry
• A member of the Optometrists Association of Kenya
• Valid License
• Valid BLS certificate
• 2 years’ work experience with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills