Job Description

The Optometrist primarily responsible is to provide general optometry care for the patients of NMCRH-KC, in addition, the Optometrist may be directed by the Medical Director, or the Head of the Department to do other related duties.



• Assume quality of care for all patients.
• Adheres to the highest standards of practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
• Perform complete eye examination, contact lens fittings and necessary.
• Participate in the control of and supervision of optometry practice and dispensary in conjunction with the


Medical Director and Head of the Department.
• Keep current with new techniques and philosophies related to all aspects of optometry field.
• Participate in quality assurance committee meetings provider meetings, and general staff meetings.
• Assist the Head of the Department in establishing medical polices, quality improvement procedures,


evaluating current practices, policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of operation procedures and maintenance of new equipment.
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital


management to comply those requirements
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk


assessments, incident reports
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems


• A graduate of Bachelors of Science in Optometry or its equivalent (diploma).
• At least two (2) years of experience.
• Currently licensed in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.