Optometrist

**Position Summary**:
The Optometrist reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Optometrist is primarily responsible for performing comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction, fitting corrective lenses, performing ophthalmic diagnostic tests and rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system.

**Key Role Responsibilities**:
The position holder will be responsible for the below:

- Generally responsible for investigations, examinations, measurements, diagnosis and correction / management of defects of the ocular and visual systems.
- Lensometry to check the power of the lens.
- Perform Electroretinography (ERG) to demonstrate the function of the retina and detect any abnormally of the retina.
- Perform Intra Ocular Lens (IOL) calculations to determine the power of the intra Ocular Lens and Axial Length for cataract extraction.
- Perform Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) tests in both Adult & Children.

**Experience and Skills**:
**Experience Required**:

- A minimum of Two (3-5) years of experience in the field of Optometry post-graduate is required for Bachelor’s/Doctor of Optometry degree holder.

**Skills Required**:

- High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers.
- Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking, flexibility and creativity when resolving customer issues.
- Recognizes and accepts accountability for safety and care of patients.
- Demonstrated patient centered / patient valued behaviors.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Good ability to effectively handle challenging situations and balance multiple priorities.
- Strong data, analytical and finance orientation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Desire to work in multi-disciplinary setting.
- Fluent English speaker. Knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage although not essential.

**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Optometry from an accredited institution.

**Licensing / Certifications**:

- Valid Primary License from the country of origin if applicable AND should be eligible for license in the Qatar with QCHP.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR required.

**Core Competencies**:
**Results Driven**: Consistently delivers concrete, relevant results.
**Collaborative**: Demonstrates ability to work across functions and projects in a spirit of candor, trust and respect.
**Change Leader**: Encourages innovative thinking and bold action within the context of measured risk.
**Energizing Others**: Openly shares and communicates enthusiasm and commitment to our mission.
**Judgment**: Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.