Pediatric Optometrist

Job Title: Pediatric Optometrist

Job Code: PDO-001

Department: Ophthalmology

Your Impact

• 100% of pediatric patients receive age-appropriate eye examinations using specific techniques and equipment.
• 100% of complex or surgical cases are referred to pediatric ophthalmology within appropriate timeframes.
• ≥90% of prescribed treatment plans are documented and tracked for compliance.
• Sustained increase in pediatric patient footfall driven by diagnostic quality and family trust-building.

What You Will Do

• Pediatric Eye Examinations: Conduct routine age-appropriate eye exams—visual acuity, stereopsis, visual field, binocular vision, and hand-eye coordination—using pediatric-specific techniques and equipment.
• Condition Screening & Management: Screen to manage amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, and congenital eye conditions.
• Patient History & Evaluation: Take medical and developmental histories, and assess symptoms including discharge, redness, tearing, and light sensitivity.
• Treatment, Prescription & Referral: Prescribe corrective lenses, glasses, and vision therapy; refer to a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist for specialist care.
• Patient & Family Education: Educate children and parents/guardians on eye care, corrective lens and patch compliance, and eye safety factors.
• Community & Program Involvement: Support vision screening alongside school health and early intervention programs, and contribute to pediatric eye health awareness initiatives.

How Success Is Measured

• Growth in patient volume driven by diagnostic quality
• Positive family feedback on comfort during examinations
• Clear communication of the unit's value to families

You will thrive here if you have…

• Bachelor's Degree in Optometry (Ministry of Higher Education-approved)
• 3–5 years' optometry experience (pediatric exposure preferred)
• Advanced Pediatric Optometry training
• Sharp clinical judgement in vision assessment
• A calm, empathetic touch with anxious young patients and parents
• Independence and composure in a fast-paced clinical setting

Competencies we value

• Clinical Excellence – Precision in diagnosis
• Patient-Centered Care – Comfort-first, child-friendly care
• Communication – Clarity, compassion with kids and adults alike
• Attention to Detail – Accuracy that never wavers
• Collaboration – Seamless teamwork across care teams