Optometrist
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Abuja Clinics Limited is hiring a full-time Optometrist to join its Maitama, Abuja (FCT) hospital. The role involves comprehensive eye examinations, prescribing spectacles and contact lenses, patient education, and supervising store staff. Candidates need a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
- Full-time position at a well-established hospital group in Abuja FCT
- Requires Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree with 3–5 years experience
- Apply by sending CV to hr@abujaclinics.com with job title as subject
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Original source description
Job Title: Optometrist
Optometrist at Abuja Clinics Limited
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Sep 16, 2026, 11:04 AM
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Abuja Clinics was established in 1989 as a health institution to provide efficient medical services to the then budding Federal Capital Territory (FCT). From humble beginnings it has grown into a group of 3 hospitals located in Karu, Garki and Maitama districts of the FCT . The group possesses advanced medical equipments to assist its team of highly qualified and dedicated health personnels. These equipments include but are not limited to the 64-slice CT scan unit, 4D-Ultrasonography, Mammography unit with stereotatic biopsy and Intra-operative C-arm fluoroscopy allowing for excellent diagnosis and cure. The hospital renders services in all major fields of medicine such as: Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Radiology and Dentistry.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain and restore health and prevent diseases.
- Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses.
- Examine the eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council.
- Develop and implement the teaching plan utilizing patient
Education
manual.
Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles & contact lenses.
Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing.
Manage staff, including dispensing opticians and store staff as required.
Open and close the store according to established guidelines.
Assess patient and family readiness and identifying learning needs.
Fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects.
Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters.
Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines.
Supervise and train store staff.
Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.
Document patient and family education.
Lead/encourage multidisciplinary approach for patient’s discharge.
Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses.
Perform core administrative functions.
Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)Degree with 3 - 5 years relevant work experience.
- Key Skills and Attributes:
- Plan and perform daily activities in an organised manner.
- Kind, compassionate, dedicated and patient.
- Hold Computer literacy.
- Think critically in adapting to change, judging situations and taking appropriate decisions.
- Able to review, analyze and respond to different situations they encounter daily.
- Able to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on the job stress.
- Physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure and traumatic events.
- Excellent Customer Service & Communication.
- Focused, detailed and creative in decision making.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
- hr@abujaclinics.com
- using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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