OPTOMETRIST JOB AT RIGHTSIGHT SPECIALIST EYE CENTRE | OPTOMETRIST JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

RightSight Specialist Eye Centre is a growing eye care facility in Lagos that places strong emphasis on the delivery of high quality patient-centred care. We provide medical, surgical, diagnostic, emergency, rehabilitative and preventive ophthalmic services for children and adults alike. Due to expansion and strategic initiatives aimed at delivering increased value to patients’ experience, career opportunities exist for medical professional who are high flyers and can contribute in a rapidly growing organization.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly professional and detail-oriented Optometrist to join our clinical team. In this role, you will be the primary authority on patient vision health, responsible for diagnosing refractive errors, treating common ocular conditions, and serving as the first line of defense against serious optical diseases.

The ideal candidate is a Doctor of Optometry who balances clinical excellence with a patient-centric approach. You must be adept at identifying pathologies that require specialized surgical intervention and managing timely referrals to ophthalmologists. If you are a licensed professional with 2+ years of experience and a desire to grow within a structured clinical environment, we invite you to apply.

Requirements:

1. Clinical Diagnostics & Vision Correction

• Comprehensive Exams: Conduct thorough eye examinations to assess visual acuity and ocular health.

• Refractive Management: Prescribe and fit vision aids, including spectacles and contact lenses, tailored to individual patient lifestyles.

• Pathology Detection: Recognize and manage common eye conditions (e.g., conjunctivitis, dry eye) and identify complex diseases (e.g., Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration) for specialist referral.

2. Practice Administration & Tech Integration

• Digital Records: Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to maintain accurate patient records, generate clinical reports, and manage appointment schedules.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN) and ensure a valid practicing license.

• Inventory Liaison: Work with the dispensing team to ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and in a timely manner.

3. Professionalism & Growth

• Patient Communication: Translate complex clinical findings into clear, understandable advice for patients.

• Continuous Learning: Demonstrate a "ready-to-learn" attitude by staying updated on the latest trends in optometric technology and pharmacology.

• NYSC Completion: Ensure all statutory requirements, including the completion of the National Youth Service Corps, are met.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Must possess a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree.

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of post-internship clinical experience.

• Licensing: Duly registered with the board with a valid, current practicing license.

• Statutory: Must have completed the mandatory NYSC program.

• Location: Residence within or around Isolo, Lagos is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Technical IQ: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in clinical observations and prescription accuracy.

• Communication IQ: Excellent verbal and written skills for patient counseling and inter-professional liaison.

• Adaptability: A fast learner capable of integrating into existing clinical protocols quickly.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interest and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: rightsightvacancies@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: The CV and cover letter should be saved in the applicant’s full name.