Alex ILECHIE
Cape Coast
Summary
I am an adaptable Clinical Optometrist with over 30 years of experience overseeing the clinical care of patients and staff members of the University of Cape Coast. Strengths include patient scheduling, monitoring, examination to diagnose and manage defects of the visual system, and practice management
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
University Of Cape Coast, Department Of Optometry
09.2003 - Current
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting 10 optometrists, nurses, and support staff.
- Supervise clinical training of optometry students
- Organized systems for tracking patient records to improve ease of retrieval.
Professor/Clinical Optometrist
University Of Cape Coast, Department Of Optometry
09.2003 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
Education
Ph.D. - Health Promotion
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana09.2018
MPhil - Public Health
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana09.2013
Master of Philosophy - Public Health (Health Education)
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana09.2013
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
University of Benin
Nigeria09.1998
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
University of Benin
Nigeria09.1985
Skills
1 Ability to accurately perform and interpret results from techniques and investigations such as retinoscopy, ophthalmoscopy, applanation tonometry, and slit lamp biomicroscopy including gonioscopy and funduscopy with volk lenses
2 Ability to use and interpret results from diagnostic imaging technologies such as optical coherence tomography or OCT
3Ability to use pharmaceutical agents and other related procedures to manage ocular conditions
4 Can perform contact lens examinations, fitting and dispensing including patients with keratoconus/
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
University Of Cape Coast, Department Of Optometry
09.2003 - Current
Professor/Clinical Optometrist
University Of Cape Coast, Department Of Optometry
09.2003 - 07.2023
Ph.D. - Health Promotion
University of Cape Coast
MPhil - Public Health
University of Cape Coast
Master of Philosophy - Public Health (Health Education)
University of Cape Coast
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
University of Benin
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
University of Benin
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