Lily hospitals Ltd, established since 1986 remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON). Also we areconsistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics.
At Lily hospitals, weare consistently committed to high standards; continuous improvement, service excellence, organizational citizenship, and outstanding work ethics. running residency training programs in family medicine and radiology. Lily Hospitals is also involved in housemanship training, internship training in Pharmacy and Radiology. We have multiple locations in Benin, Warri, Okuokoko etc.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Optometry Intern
Location:Â Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Internship
Job Summary
- We are seeking a motivated and compassionate optometry intern to join our clinical team.
- This role offers hands-on experience supporting eye care services while working under the supervision of qualified optometrists.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with patient intake, appointment preparation, and preliminary eye assessments.
- Support optometrists during eye examinations, including visual acuity tests, refraction support, and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepare, clean, and maintain examination rooms, equipment, and optical instruments.
- Record patient information accurately and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Provide courteous guidance to patients on appointment processes, eyewear options, and follow-up care.
- Assist with dispensing, fitting, adjustment, and basic care instructions for spectacles and contact lenses.
- Help manage stock of frames, lenses, contact lenses, and clinical supplies.
- Follow all clinic policies, health and safety standards, and professional ethical guidelines.
- Participate in training, supervision sessions, and other learning opportunities.
Requirements
- Currently graduated from an accredited Optometry programme.
- Strong interest in eye health, patient care, and clinical learning.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
- High attention to detail, professionalism, and respect for patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic computer and record-keeping skills.
What we offer
- Practical, supervised clinical experience in a professional eye-care setting.
- Mentorship from experienced optometrists.
- Exposure to patient care, diagnostics, dispensing, and clinic operations.
- A supportive learning environment and opportunities for professional development.
Application Closing Date
7th September, September.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and relevant credentials to:Â [email protected]Â using “Optometry Intern” as the subject of the mail.
