Head Of Optometry
Healthcare, Pharmacy, Doctors Jobs
- First Mutual Holdings Limited
- Expires 19 May 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above vacancy that has arisen within First Mutual Health Services.
The Job
Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Setting up, expanding, and managing all FM Optometry Clinics across the country
• Developing and reviewing the FMHS Optometry Division Strategy
: Acting as the Practioned in Charge through registration of all optomeny his
Liaising with Ophthalmologists and other specialists to offer services in FMHS centers
• Ensuring all Optometry units are compliant with HPA, PCZ, City Council, and other regulatory bodies
• Advising on the acquisition, installation, calibration, and maintenance of optometry equipment
• Developing Optometry Division Standard Operating Procedures and clinical protocols
• Conducting comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosing problems or impairments, and prescribing corrective lenses or
• Analysing test results and developing/implementing management plans
• Prescribing, supplying, fitting, and adjusting eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids Educating and counselling patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors
• Consulting with and referring patients to ophthalmologists or other health care practitioners as appropriate
Prescribing therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision
• Providing vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation
• Organising outreach services and performing other official duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
The Person
The ideal candidate must possess the following:
• Bachelor of Science in Optometry
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• At least 3 years post-qualification experience working in a hospital or an eye clinic
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills in optometry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Committed to high levels of integrity
• A Postgraduate Qualification in Business Administration or Project Management is an added advantage
• Prior experience in setting up an Optometry Clinic is an added advantage
How to Apply