Job Summary

Job Description

Job Summary

The consultant Ophthalmologist is responsible to the Chief Medical Officer. The ophthalmologist examines, and provides adequate surgical care for patients with a wide variety of eye conditions. The ophthalmologist is a member of the senior medical team and he/she provides leadership and guidance in establishing the highest standards of care and ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best practices.

Main responsibilities

• Analyze patient’s medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify the necessity of any surgical procedure and to determine best options for eye illnesses.
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient’s eye(s).
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents and other medical staff.
• Examine patient to provide information on medical condition and surgical risk.
• Follow established surgical techniques during surgical procedures.
• Operate on patients to correct eye impairments, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients’ eye functions.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
• Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
• Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• Fellowship in the Faculty of Ophthalmology of either the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) and/or the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN);

OR

• Equivalent fellowship in a country where you can obtain license to practice in Nigeria
• Must be a minimum of two-years post-fellowship.
• Full registration with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Foreign training and experience is an added advantage.

Knowledge/skills required

• Excellent surgical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work long, flexible and on-call hours, often under pressure
• Good practical skills
• Ability to solve problems
• Effective decision-making and leadership skills
• Communication skills, compassion and a good bedside manner
• Drive to continue learning throughout career.
• Strong IT/computer skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

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