Optometrist

B.P. Eye Foundation (BPEF), a national NGO with mission to eliminate avoidable blindness and deafness, was established in 1991. Its collaboration with Tribhuwan University resulted in establishment of a center of excellence for human resources for eye health at Tribhuwan University. This strategic partnership helped Nepal in achieving national self-reliance in human resources development for eye health, turning out over 150 Ophthalmologists and over 100 Optometrists. Prior to this, the country was totally dependent on other countries. With this program, Nepal is now helping other countries for training their eye care workers.

It’s current project – Hospital for children, Eye, ENT, and Rehabilitation Services (CHEERS), has served over half a million people in the first 6 years and developed a successful model of integrated Vision and hearing care. The Center is now poised to train different categories of Ear care personnel to help Nepal achieve self-reliance in HRH training and expansion of services.

B.P. Eye Foundation (BPEF), a national NGO with mission to eliminate avoidable blindness and deafness, was established in 1991. Its collaboration with Tribhuwan University resulted in establishment of a center of excellence for human resources for eye health at Tribhuwan University. This strategic partnership helped Nepal in achieving national self-reliance in human resources development for eye health, turning out over 150 Ophthalmologists and …

Optometrist

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : Healthcare / Pharma / Biotech / Medical / R&D
Job Level : Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Employment Type : Full Time
Job Location : Lokanthali ,Bhaktapur
Offered Salary : Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline) : Mar. 11, 2022 23:55 (3 years, 1 month ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required : More than or equal to 1 year
Other Specification
  • Bachelor in Optometry
  • More than or equal to 1 years of experience
  • Registered in related council.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders and conditions.
  • Customer service oriented with excellent analytical skills.

Job Description

Nature of Work:  Clinical & Related Activities 
Gender: Male/Female

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Examine eye and perform various ocular diagnostic test.
  • Analyze test result and develop a treatment plan.
  • Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eye glass, contact lens and other visual aids to correct or conserve vision and advise the patient about the best option.
  • Educate and counsel patient on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
  • Perform strabismus evaluation, binocularity test and other test as requested by the Ophthalmologist.
  • Consult with and refers patient to Ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is necessary. 
  • Prescribe diagnostic medication for diagnosing various eye problems.
  • Participate in research.
  • Updating self to recent advance in the field and applying new knowledge to the job.
  • Teaching/Training junior members and other health care professionals.
  • Participate without hesitation in all outreach activities posted by department/hospital administration.
  • Responsible for proper handling cleaning of all equipment’s and proper care of clinical room.
  • Maintain punctuality and in case of emergency leave delay inform the concerned authority at the earliest.
  • Work in coordination with Incharge/HoD Eye department and other hospital staffs.
  • Maintain good interpersonal relationship with other colleagues, seniors and patients/attendants.
  • Participate and guide hospitals rehabilitation services for visually Impaired and low vision child.
  • Duties and responsibilities added deleted or changed at the discretion of the management of formally or informally, verbally or in writing. 

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