Eyes of Hope needs volunteer Optometrist to help us continue to grow our newly established clinics that service homeless and vulnerable populations in the city of Sydney.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Eye Examinations: conduct comprehensive eye exams using portable optometric equipment; diagnose vision abnormalities and eye diseases; prescribe corrective lenses or other visual aids.

• Patient Care: provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients; educate patients on eye health, care, and the proper use of corrective lenses; ensure that each patient understands their eye health and the treatments available.

• Clinical Documentation: accurately document all patient interactions, diagnoses, and treatment plans in the patient’s medical record; ensure confidentiality and security of patient health information.

• Follow-up Care Coordination: coordinate with local health services for patients requiring treatment beyond what the mobile clinic can provide; arrange referrals to ophthalmologists or other healthcare providers as needed.

• Clinic Operations Support: assist in setting up and breaking down clinic equipment; ensure the clinic environment is safe and conducive to providing patient care.

• Professional Development and Collaboration: stay updated with the latest advancements in optometry and participate in continuing education; ollaborate with a team of health professionals, including other optometrists, ophthalmologists, and clinic staff, to discuss care and service improvement.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Optometry and a valid practicing license.
• Proven experience in clinical practice, with strong diagnostic skills.
• Ability to use and maintain modern optometric equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient-centered service.
• Adaptable and able to work efficiently in a mobile clinic setting.
• Commitment to community service and passion for helping the underserved.

Our clinics are staffed by a small team of volunteers (often Optometry and medical science students) who provide support in clinic operations, patient liasion, van driving, and clinic set up and pack down.

If this sounds like something you are intersted in, please express your interest and someone will be back in touch about the next steps of your application.