General Manager / Optometrist at Sigma Consult

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Summary

• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Manager / Practice Head
• Experienced in building partner relationships with HMO’s, corporates and hospitals
• Perform clinical procedures (eye tests)
• Prepare annual budget, forecasts, KPI’s, manage store operating costs
• Team leadership and development
• Delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong marketing skills in developing and executing promotions / specials across the key social media platforms
• Prior experience in opening new practices would be a bonus (location selection, staffing, training) etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform vision tests and analyze results.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, eye diseases such as glaucoma.
• Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other visual aids, and if state law permits medications.
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.
• Oversee day-to-day operations
• Design strategy and set goals for growth
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
• Set policies and processes
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
• Direct the employee assessment process
• Prepare regular reports for upper management
• Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
• Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors)

Requirements

• Must possess a Doctor of Optometry Degree (O.D) from a reputable institution (preferably UNIBEN)
• Minimum of 10 years in Optometry practices, and ideally 3+ years as practice head
• Applicants must possess current practicing license issued by the Optometrists and Dispensing Optician Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN).
• Experience across the various business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, marketing, sales)
• Proactive in addressing potential issues before they become problems

Skills:

• Ambitious, visionary leader, business and results drive, hands-on, team-player, analytical, organized, outstanding communicator.
• Outstanding care of patients (appointment, medical history, diagnosis, treatment) etc.

Salary

• A highly competitive compensation package is an offer to the suitable candidate