Ophthalmologist at Lily Hospitals Limited – Benin City, Edo

Lily Hospitals Limited is recruiting an Ophthalmologist in Benin City, Edo State, to provide medical and surgical care for eye diseases and disorders.

Key responsibilities

• Assess patients, obtain medical and ocular histories, examine vision and diagnose eye conditions.
• Manage conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, diabetic eye disease, refractive errors and corneal disorders.
• Plan treatment and prescribe medicines, corrective lenses and other appropriate interventions.
• Perform or supervise ophthalmic procedures, minor surgeries, laser treatments and injections within professional competence.
• Provide pre-operative, post-operative and emergency ophthalmic care, monitor outcomes and arrange specialist referrals.
• Request and interpret diagnostic investigations and ensure appropriate consent before treatment.
• Educate patients and families about eye health, treatment adherence and prevention.
• Maintain complete, confidential patient records using the hospital management system.
• Apply infection-control and equipment-maintenance standards and work closely with optometrists, nurses, medical and theatre teams.
• Participate in clinical audits, protocol development, continuous improvement and community eye-health programmes.

Requirements

• MBBS from a recognised institution.
• Recognised postgraduate fellowship or membership qualification in Ophthalmology or equivalent.
• Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and a current practising licence.
• Mandatory internship/housemanship and NYSC, where applicable.
• Three to five years’ post-fellowship experience is preferred.
• Experience with general ophthalmology, relevant procedures and a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
• Strong diagnosis, clinical judgement, patient care, communication, documentation and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and professional standards.