Optometrist

Job Description

Medlane Healthcare has an immediate opening for a registered Optometrist.  The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ experience working as a licensed Optometrist in the private or government sector.

Job Requirements

– Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions

– Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests

– Determine each patient’s visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination

– Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications

– Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation

• – Prescribe corrective lenses when required

– Refer patients to board-certified ophthalmologists when required for more holistic eye care

– Educate patients on proper eye care

– Identify eye health safety factors that could impact vision, such as working around chemicals or in front of a computer

– Advise patients about proper eye hygiene and care

Requirements

• Licensed as Optometrist with BHPC
• 5 years experience

Applications may be given at Medlane Healthcare Plot 2775 ext. 9, Gaborone

or Emailed to tyler@medlane.co.bw