2.1 Assistant Optometrist, Grade Level 08 2.1.1 Performing the following duties under supervision: 2.1.1.1 Occular/eye first aid which includes applying antibiotic in case of eye accident, etc. 2.1.1.3 Eye examination to detect anomalies and make appropriate recommendation. 2.1.1.4 Management of occular infection such as treating of eye infection e.g. red eye, allergic eye, etc.
2.2 Intern/NYSC Optometrist, Grade level 09 2.2.1 Undergoing internship in an approved Government Hospital/Clinic and performing the following duties under supervision. 2.2.2 Administering occular first aid 2.2.3 Conducting refraction on patient 2.2.4 Carrying out eye examination and recommendation on findings. 2.2.5 Managing occular infections.
2.3 Optometrist, Grade level 10 2.3.1 Supervising junior staff 2.3.2 Administering occular first aid 2.3.3 Assisting in educating the public on occular fit aid/vision problems. 2.3.4 Assisting in counseling patients on good health conditions and health habits such as taking food containing Vitamin’ A’ , palm oil, carrots, green vegetables, etc. 2.3.5 Carrying out refraction exercise on patient. 2.3.6 Carrying out occular infection exercise, etc.
2.4 Senior Optometrist Grade II, Grade level 12 2.4.1 Assisting in the supervision of the activities of junior staff. 2.4.2 Carrying out routine binocular assessment and correction i.e. testing to ensure that both eyes are working together and if not, making correction by giving necessary treatment. 2.4.3 Taking charge of optical dispensing in a small eye clinic. 2.4.4 Managing Occular infections
2.5 Senior Optometrist Grade I, Grade level 13 2.5.1 Assisting in the supervision of the activities of junior staff. 2.5.2 Carrying out routine binocular assessment and correction 2.5.3 Supervising optical dispensing in a small eye clinic 2.5.4 Assisting in detecting occular defects. 2.5.5 Carrying out comprehensive optometry services such as examining the eye using ophthalmoscopy to detect eye condition and making recommendations etc.
2.6 Principal Optometrist Grade II, Grade level 14 2.6.1 Assisting in supervising the training programmes of staff. 2.6.2 Undertaking general eye examination to determine departures from the optionally healthy and visually efficient eye. 2.6.3 Assisting in correcting errors of binocularity by means of vision training i.e. training of eyes muscles. 2.6.4 Carrying out comprehensive optometry services such as vision rehabilitation, conditioning the person to living without good vision which includes relying on audit cassettes that do not require vision, arranging and taking the patient to either school or home for the blinds etc.
2.7 Principal Optometrist Grade 1, Grade level 15 2.7.1 Taking charge of a Branch in the Department 2.7.2 Initiating action on the review of Optometry policies and programmes 2 7.3 Assisting in coordinating the training programmes for the staff 2.7.4 Assisting in the general administration of Optometry Department. 2.7.5 Coordinating Optometry services in eye clinic. 2.7.6 Participating in community/public health programmes etc.
2.8 Assistant Chief Optometrist, Grade level 16 2.8.1 Taking charge of the general administration of a Division 2.8.2 Having responsibility for diagnosis and management of occular infections 2.8.3 Taking responsibility for general binocular planning 2.8.4 Assisting in the general administration of the Department 2.8.5 Coordinating the training programmes for the staff. 2.8.6 Participating in community/public health programmes.
2.9 Chief Optometrist, Grade level 17 2.9.1 Taking charge of the general administration of the Department 2.9.2 Advising the Government on the formulation, execution and review of policies and programme on the art and science of vision. 2.9.3 Ensuring the provision of adequate facilities for the Department. 2.9.4 Disseminating rules, regulations and ensuring maintenance of standard 2.9.5 Overseeing the revenue generation and ensuring the amount generated is paid into treasury. 2.9.6 Maintaining discipline in the Department 2.9.7 Identifying problems and proffering solutions.
3 METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
NOTE: All promotions and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record.
3.1 Assistant Optometrist, Grade level 08 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing BSc. Optometry or equivalent qualification. 3.2 Intern/N YSC Optometrist, Grade level 09 3.2.1 By advancement of an Assistant Optometrist who has obtained Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree registrable with the Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians Board of Nigeria. 3.3 Optometrist, Grade level 10 3.3.1 By advancement of an Intern/Serving Optometrist who has successfully completed the internship. 3.3.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Doctor of Optometry (OD) Degree or equivalent qualification registrable with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of Nigeria who has successfully completed the National Youths Service Corps Scheme or obtained the NYSC certificate of exemption. 3.4 Senior Optometrist Grade 11, Grade level 12 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Optometrist who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in sub-paragraph 3.3.2 above plus at least three years’ post-registration cognate experience. 3.5 Senior Optometrist Grade I, Grade level 13 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Optometrist Grade II who spent at least three years on the grade. 3.6 Principal Optometrist Grade II, Grade level 14 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Optometrist Grade I who h spent at least three years on the grade. 3.7 Principal Optometrist Grade I, Grade level 15 3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Optometrist Grade II who spent at least three years on the grade. 3.8 Assistant Chief Optometrist, Grade level 16 3.8.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Optometrist Grade I who spent at least four years on the grade. 3.9 Chief Optometrist, Grade level 17 3.9.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Optometrist who spent at least four years on the grade. 3.10 Direct appointment to Grade Level 12 and above. Direct appointment may also be made to posts in GL. 12 and above but this would preceded by specific advertisement at the instance of the user-Ministry/Department. Promotion from such direct appointments to higher grades are subject to confirmation appointment.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
