Eye Clinic Manager

Transnet SOC Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Johannesburg seeks a Clinic Manager for the Eye Clinic to supervise student activities in rural communities. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Optometry, HPCSA registration, and 3-5 years of experience. The role involves ensuring operational efficiency and clinical supervision, with a strong commitment to serving rural areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience.
• Registration with the HPCSA.
• Code 08 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Eye Clinic in line with policies.
• Orient student groups for efficiency.
• Supervise and interact with students.

Skills

Team leadership

Professional standards

High level communication

Optometric clinical supervisory skills

Commitment to serve rural communities

Education

Bachelor of Optometry Degree

Post graduate qualification

Job description

Overview

To effectively and efficiently manage and supervise all aspects of the Eye Clinic. This clinic provides eye care services on-board the Phelophepa to rural communities in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Efficient management of the Eye Clinic within relevant HPCSA and Transnet Policies and guidelines.
• Effective, objective and enthusiastic orientation of student groups to ensure maximum efficiency in daily operations.
• Continuous observation of student skills / development areas as opposed to patient numbers / requirements.
• Constant supervision, development and interaction with students to ensure the required value as per Training Institution requirement is added.
• Liaise with clinic staff re the control of equipment checkout, instrument functioning and laboratory machines’ functioning so as to monitor use and maintenance thereof.
• Liaise with Resident Optometrist re the arrangements for the school screening process and management of referrals for that week.
• Liaise with local Optometrist / Hospital to prepare for the referrals of ocular pathology cases for further medical management.
• Analytical feedback reports on eye clinic activities to Transnet Foundation through the Phelophepa manager.
• Provide student assessment reports to relevant Training Institutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Optometry Degree
• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience
• Registration with the HPCSA
• Code 08 driver’s license

Competencies

• Team leadership
• Professional standards
• High level communication
• Optometric clinical supervisory skills
• Sound clinical skills to execute clinical procedures competently
• Commitment to serve rural communities

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.