Optometrist
Position:
Organization: Cheshire Ethiopia
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Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Eye care clinic supervisor, the optometrist plans, organize, treat common eye conditions, perform minor surgeries, prescribe vision aids and recognize serious optical diseases. He/ She often works in clinics and works routine eye tests, and refer patients to a doctor for more serious treatment.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Optometry
Experience: 1 year and above
Required No.: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Terms of Employment: Maternity Leave Cover
Work Unit: Eye Care Clinic Unit
Immediate Supervisor: Eye Care Clinic Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and undertake the overall clinical activities
Perform thorough routine eye inspection
Perform minor surgeries as required
Identify patient visual alertness, field of vision and hand eye coordination
Diagnoses sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness
Recognizes and treats common eye conditions
Prescribe corrective lenses and medications
Maintain accurate medical files for all patients
Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care technique
Record all diagnosis and treatment plan including transfer and therapeutic prescriptions
Recommends eye – strengthening exercises and vision therapy
Identify serious optical diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, and others
Refer patients to a doctor when necessary
Consult on the establishment of an eye clinic and optical workshop and its organization
Provide general consultation for better implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of eye health care activities
Provide periodical care such as vision testing and prescribing glass and contact lenses
Diagnose and treats eye disease and injuries
Performing any other related duties that can facilitate effectiveness and efficiency of the eye health care project
How To Apply
Applicants who fulfill the above requirement should submit CV, application letter and other credential in person to Cheshire Services Ethiopia ,around Gurd Sholla in front of Sealite Mihiret Church CHESAE Income Generating 2nd floor Admin and Finance Office
For further information, contact us at 0911 78 68 98
e-mail: asnake@cheshireethiopia.org
Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Optometry with relevant work experience How to Apply Applicants who fulfill the above requirement should submit CV, application letter and other credential in person to Cheshire Services Ethiopia ,around Gurd Sholla in front of Sealite Mihiret Church CHESAE Income Generating 2nd floor Admin and Finance Office For further information, contact us at 0911786898Deadline: Oct 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Location: Gurd Sholla
Amount: 1
