Orthoptist, SNEC

Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a passionate professional to join their Orthoptics team. You will perform orthoptic assessments and support treatments for various eye conditions, including amblyopia. Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sciences (Orthoptics) are encouraged to apply. This role offers opportunities in teaching and research within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Able to communicate well with children of different age groups.
• Entry-level applicants are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Involve in Orthoptic Assessment and Reporting.
• Conduct Binocular Vision Assessments.
• Support treatment in Amblyopia and Fusion Clinics.
• Participate in Orthoptic Education teaching and research.

Skills

Communication with children

Orthoptic assessment

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sciences (Orthoptics)

Job description

You will be part of a member in the Adult Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology team.

You will be involved in general orthoptic examination and paediatric ophthalmology sessions. You will carry out paediatric visual acuity checks, sensory and motor evaluation of squints, refraction, amblyopia diagnosis, counselling and orthoptic treatment. There will be opportunities for active participation in teaching and research projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Involve in Orthoptic Assessment and Reporting which includes formulation of diagnosis and proposed management plan where necessary to paediatric / general / private Ophthalmologists
• Involve in Binocular Vision Assessment and Other Binocular Vision testing
• Diagnosis, identify and support treatment in Amblyopia Clinic and Fusion and Accommodation Clinic including post service of managing patients and Counselling
• Other Orthoptic specific assessments and Clinical Practice on prescription of Fresnel prisms
• Opportunities to be involve in Orthoptic Education teaching and research projects

Job Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences (Orthoptics)
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Able to communicate well with children of different age groups
• Entry level applicants are welcome to apply
• Comfortable to be deploy to other satellite clinics in Singapore

Note: only shortlisted candidates would notify for interview