Dr. OKECHUKWU, Christian Eberechukwu
(OD, M.NOA)
Profile Summary: Optometric physician with extensive knowledge and experience in clinical practice, field work and general administration, dedicated to proffering lasting solution to visual/ocular challenges and matters of public health concern. ADD: House 1, Plot 36, B- Annex, Cadestral Zone, Phase 2, Site 2, Kubwa, Abuja, PHONE: +234********** E-MAIL: *********@*****.***, LINKEDIN: *********@*****.***, DOB: 25TH DECEMBER, 1987 SEX: Male, MARITAL STATUES: Single. LGA: OBOWO, STATE OF ORIGIN: Imo, NATIONALITY: Nigerian
SKILLS
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS:
Interpersonal skills and good team spirit, innovative, like challenges, work well under pressure and continuous learning, attention to details and good customer service. CLINICAL SKILLS:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Visual Field Examination
Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
Pacchymetry
OCT Interpretation
Ophthalmoscopy
Retinoscopy
Lensometry
Keratometry
Tonometry (NCT, Applanation and Schiotz)
Contact Lens Practice
Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
Phorometry
EXPERIENCE
(JUN.2016-Till Date) IMO INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, OWERRI, IMO STATE PRINCIPAL OPTOMETRIST
General eye consultations and primary eye care
Coordinated medical outreaches and other public health events
Treatment and management of general eye diseases
Pre and Post-Surgical Cataract and Glaucoma management
Contact Lens Practice, spectacle and drug dispensing
Referrals and Co-management with a consultant Ophthalmologist
Clinical conferences, workshops and seminar Presentations
Taking part in management meetings and making decisions
General clinical and administrative management of the Optometry unit
(DEC.2015–MAY.2016) VIXION HOME EYE CLINIC, JAHI, ABUJA OPTOMETRIST
Diagnosis of systemic diseases through eye examination
Quality control and stock taking
Spectacle dispensing
Comprehensive eye examination
Contact Lens Practice
Research and Clinical Presentations
Treatment and management of eye diseases
Clinic administration
(NOV. 2014-OCT. 2015) DEI-DEI COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER, FCT, ABUJA OPTOMETRIST (NYSC)
Primary Eye Care/Comprehensive Eye Examination
Treatment and Management of various Eye Diseases
Spectacle Dispensing
Diagnosis of Systemic Diseases through routine Eye Examination
Health Talks, Seminars and outreaches
Community Outreaches
(OCT.2013-NOV. 2014) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CLINICS. FCT, ABUJA INTERN OPTOMETRIST
Primary eye care/Comprehensive Eye Examination
Treatment and management various eye diseases
Contact lens practice
Spectacle dispensing
Diagnosis of systemic diseases through regular eye examination
Health talks, seminars and workshops
(FEB.2013-JUL.2013) FLOMAT EYE CARE WARRI, DELTA STATE PRE-REGISTRATION OPTOMETRIST
Screenings and primary and secondary school students
Primary eye care and comprehensive eye examination
Health Talks and Seminars
Health/Vision Outreach and
(JUN.2010-NOV.2010) KENROLL EYE CENTRE SULEJA, NIGER STATE CLINICAL ATTACHMENT
Acquired basic skills in clinic operations
Attended clinic conferences
Helped in the general administration of the clinic
(2005-2006) ANOSIKE BAKERY LIMITED SULEJA, NIGER STATE Industrial Attachment LABORATORY ANALYST
Supervised production processes and made suggestions which improved quality output; and Implemented Strategies that significantly increased marketing and sales of products
EDUCATION
(2006-2012) ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA
OD – Doctor of Optometry
(1999-2005) GOVERNMENT SCIENCE SECONDARY SCHOOL, PYAKASA, ABUJA SSCE- Senior Secondary Certificate Examination
CERTIFICATION, MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS
LA GALAXIE CONSULT, BLS (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFIED) 2018
OPTOMETRIST AND DISPENSING OPTICIANS BOARD OF NIGERIA. (OD CERTIFIED) 2013
MEMBER, NIGERIAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION. (M.NOA) 2013 VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES
(2012- Till date): Annual Professional local conferences and CPD participation
(Aug.31st–Sept.5th 2015): Health and Vision Outreaches in Neighboring Communities in Dei-Dei rural Settlement FCT, Abuja
(Oct.2013-Nov.2014) Participated in Optometry Mentoring Programme, career prospects in Optometry and total Quality Management in the FCT, Abuja.
Oct.2013-Nov.2014) Team mate in the compilation of module 130 “Basic Guild to Optometry” by NOA FCT Abuja Interns 2014
(2009-2012) Director, Ivory Tower Theater (NFCS) Abia State University, Nigeria.
(2009-2011) Speaker, NOSA House of Congress, Abia State University, Nigeria HOBBIES:
Table Tennis, Acting, Research and Making Friends. REFEREES
BAR. (MRS.) FRANCA EGWUEKWE DR. Okeke I.S
Nigeria Stock Exchange, Lagos State Medic Durga 6, Nigeria British Oil and gas,
Tel: +234********** Exploration limited.
E-mail: **************@*****.*** Kwale, Delta state Nigeria
Tel: +234**********
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
DR. AGOH JERRY
Principal Optometrist,
Nigerian Airforce Hospital,
Airforce base Abuja,
Tel: +234**********.
E-mail: *********@*****.***