Optometrist II(s)

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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Optometrist II(s)
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), working with more than 200 ophthalmologists and visual scientists in Hong Kong and mainland China, is committed to advancing patient services, research, and training and education to the highest quality in all major areas of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We are also dedicated to worthwhile community programmes and public education projects. The Department, always “in search of excellence”, is looking for candidates to take up positions in our clinical and research (academic, community and translational) programmes involving ophthalmic investigations, public education, out-reach, and ophthalmic studies on disease entities including COVID-19, children eye diseases autoimmune diseases, ocular surface diseases, refractive errors, ocular cancers, dry eye disease, thyroid eye diseases, glaucoma, and retina diseases. We are highly committed to supporting career development of all staff members.

The appointee(s) will (a) participate in and provide optometric duties and support to clinical services and research activities on weekdays; and community services and eye screening programmes to be held on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays; (b) perform basic eye examinations and refraction; and (c) support contact lens fitting and trial on myopic control and performing ophthalmic investigative procedures, such as visual field test, optical coherence tomography and fundus photography on a need basis. On-the-job training will be provided for performing ophthalmic investigative procedures where appropriate.

Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree in Optometry; (ii) Hong Kong Optometrists Board Certificate of Registration; (iii) an Optometrists Board Certificate of Registration (Part I); (iv) proficiency in English and Cantonese; and (v) a self-motivated, hardworking and honest attitude, and a strong sense of responsibility. Research experience in ophthalmology or visual sciences is preferred. Local or non-local applicants with management or research experience are welcome to apply.

Appointment will initially be made on a 1- or 2-year contract, renewable subject to good performance and mutual agreement. 

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