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Optometrist (1 Post)

Bindura University of Science…

Expires: 24 Mar 2025

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Bindura University of Science EducationShaping and Creating the Future: Building Zimbabwe
Optometrist (1 Post)
Adv 4/2025

BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacancies that have arisen in the University-:

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
1.3 DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY

Optometrist (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate should be able to:

Document history including complaint and relevant symptoms, ocular health, medication usage, medical and family history, current vision aide if applicable, and any other pertinent data;
Examine eyes using observation, pharmaceutical agents and instruments to determine visual perception, acuity, coordination and focus;
Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment;
Analyse test results and develop/implement a management plan; prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids;
Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors;
Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner for additional medical treatment as appropriate;
Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision;
Provide vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation;
Organize outreach services and perform other official duties that may be assigned.

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Optometry passed with at least a Lower Second (2.2) class attained within the last two (2) years;
Five (5) Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics;
At least two (2) years post qualification experience working in a hospital or an eye clinic;
The candidate should be registered with Pharmacist Council of Zimbabwe and must have a current Practising Certificate.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to [email protected] consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:

The Assistant Registrar-Human Resources

Bindura University of Science Education

P Bag 1020

Bindura

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 24 March 2025

For more information phone (66210) 7531-2, 7622, 7623, 0772 154 882-9.

“Shaping and Creating the Future: Building Zimbabwe”

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Job overview

  • Location

    Bindura

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    24 Mar 2025

  • Date Posted

    12 Mar 2025