Optometrist

Job Title: Optometrist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Department: Obgyn / Surgery

About the role

• The optometrist provides optometric assessment and management of patients, delivering eye-care services and contributing to the effective running of the service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and assess visual function.
• Diagnose and manage refractive and common ocular conditions, and refer appropriately.
• Prescribe and oversee optical and therapeutic management within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.

Requirements
Education:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from a recognised institution; completion of the required national internship and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of post-registration/post-internship experience in the relevant profession; newly registered practitioners may be considered.

Required skills:

• Knowledge of optometric assessment and clinical eye care appropriate to the role
• Ability to diagnose and manage refractive and common ocular conditions
• Sound clinical record-keeping
• Effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Application Closing Date
6th October, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online