Optometrist-Optical Division

Provides primary eye-care assessments and supports patients with vision correction and optical needs. The Optometrist conducts examinations, identifies visual problems, prepares prescriptions and advises on spectacles or contact lenses. The role supports follow-up care, patient education and safe operation of the optical service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and vision tests using appropriate clinical instruments.
• Assess visual problems, interpret findings and prepare prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses.
• Conduct contact-lens fitting and follow-up, explaining safe use, hygiene and care.
• Discuss results and suitable management or referral options with patients.
• Maintain clinical records and ensure instruments and trial lenses are safe and ready.
• Coordinate with optical staff to match prescriptions with suitable products.
• Support team knowledge, patient confidence and service standards.

Requirements and Qualifications

For the optical-division listing, the published requirements specify a bachelor's degree in optometry and around one to four years of related experience. Current professional registration or licensing, including applicable SCFHS requirements, is relevant in Saudi Arabia. Diagnostic competence, patient counselling and optical-product knowledge are important.

Skills and Competencies

• Eye examinations
• vision testing
• optical prescriptions
• contact-lens fitting
• patient counselling
• optical product knowledge
• clinical documentation
• SCFHS compliance

Role Expectations

Clinical advice must remain independent and patient-focused. Recommendations should suit the prescription and the individual's needs, and findings requiring medical assessment should be referred appropriately. Accurate records, careful instrument handling and respectful communication support patient trust.

The employee should maintain professional standards, follow workplace and information-handling procedures, and cooperate with colleagues to meet service priorities. Tasks should be completed within the approved scope of the position, with questions or exceptions referred to the responsible manager. Dependable attendance, clear communication and a willingness to learn support consistent performance.

Work priorities may vary according to service demand, and the role may require coordination with several teams during the working day. The employee should keep relevant stakeholders updated, use available systems responsibly and contribute ideas that improve accuracy, efficiency and service quality.