Fresher ophthalmologist Consultant for OPD

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Industry & Sector: Healthcare — Outpatient ophthalmology and eye-care services operating in the tertiary/secondary eye clinic sector, focused on high-quality OPD care and community eye screening in Karnataka. This role is for an on-site OPD Consultant position based in Hassan, Karnataka. Primary job title (standardized): Consultant Ophthalmologist (OPD).

About the Opportunity

Join a growing outpatient eye-care practice serving patients across Hassan and surrounding districts. We are recruiting a fresher Consultant Ophthalmologist (MS/DNB/DOMS) to lead OPD clinics, manage routine diagnostic work-ups, perform minor procedures, and support community screening and patient follow-up in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead daily on-site OPD clinics: evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, and create clear management plans for a broad range of anterior and posterior segment conditions.
• Perform routine clinical diagnostics: slit lamp exams, indirect ophthalmoscopy, refraction, tonometry, and B-scan where indicated; order and interpret ancillary tests.
• Undertake minor ophthalmic procedures in OPD (e.g., chalazion incision, foreign body removal, lid procedures) with strict adherence to aseptic protocols.
• Provide patient counselling on diagnosis, medical and surgical options, pre/post-operative instructions, and coordinate referrals for advanced care when needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, patient records, and follow-up schedules using clinic processes or EMR; ensure coding/billing accuracy for OPD services.
• Participate in community outreach, screening camps, and collaborative quality-improvement activities; engage in continuous learning and departmental case discussions.

Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have (Clinical skills & procedures)

• Slit lamp examination
• Indirect ophthalmoscopy
• Refraction
• Applanation tonometry
• B-scan ultrasonography
• Minor ophthalmic procedures

Preferred

• Phacoemulsification assistance
• Pediatric ophthalmology exposure
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Minimum Qualifications

• MBBS with postgraduate qualification in Ophthalmology (MS/DNB/DOMS) or equivalent.
• Registration with Medical Council of India / State Medical Council.
• Fresh postgraduates (fresher consultants) are welcome to apply; clinical internship/rotations in ophthalmology mandatory.
• Proficiency in English and Kannada preferred for patient communication.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Structured clinical mentorship and training for fresh consultants to build surgical and diagnostic skills.
• Exposure to high-volume OPD practice and community outreach initiatives in a supportive team environment.
• Competitive compensation with opportunities for performance-based incentives and professional development.

Location: On-site — Hassan, Karnataka, India. We encourage recent ophthalmology postgraduates (MS/DNB/DOMS) seeking a hands-on OPD consultant role with strong clinical exposure and patient-facing responsibility to apply.

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