MacPrince Chimaroke

MacPrince Chimaroke

National Youth Corp optometrist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Consultant Clinical Optometrist, Optometric Educator, Researcher Vision science

  • Education

    • Cybersight eLearning

      2011 - 2012
      Certificate (CME/CPD) Clinical Ophthalmology Unclassified

      Activities and Societies: Online learning and Researching A total of 46 Certificates: these include-A. Pediatric Ophthalmology -20 certificates.B.Basic and Clinical Science Course -1 certificateC Strabismus -22 certificatesD. Neuro-Ophthalmology -1 certificate.E. Cornea -2 certificates

    • OFIRI WORLD COMPUTERS

      1994 - 1995
      Certificates Computer Appreciation. Unclassified

      Activities and Societies: Learning Certificate in Computer Appreciation: comprising.Lotus 1, 2, 3, dBase, Coral draw, DOS Command, MS Word, Excel, Power points, SPSS

    • Zenith Ophthalmics Ltd. Aba

      1992 - 1992
      Certificate Ophthalmic and optical Instrument Technology Unclassified

      Activities and Societies: Workshop activities Certificate in Ophthalmic Instruments- 1. Repair of Optical equipment.2. Servicing and maintenance of Optical instruments.3. Mounting and fixing of Optical instruments.4. Refurbishment of parts and fixing.5. Training of both practicing Optometrists and student clinicians on the use of instruments.

    • Imo State University Nigeria

      1983 - 1989
      O.D. Optometry Unclassified

      Activities and Societies: 1. Dramatic group 2. Outreach community vision programme Association: 3. Academic debating Society 1. Secretary, Nigerian Optometry Students Association (NOSA) 1986.2. Head of special Audit committee for NOSA 1987.3. Award winning " Jokotoye Award of Best graduating Student in Clinical Optometry( degree exam) 1989.4. Final year project work on "The prevalence of Filariasis in Uturu Communities 1989 published in Nigerian Optometric journal Magazine 1995

    • Government College Umuahia, Abia State. Nigeria

      1974 - 1980
      West African School Certificate Secondary Education Grade I

      Activities and Societies: Debating society, Dramatic society, Mathematical club, Science group Sporting activities, Debating society, Drama group,

  • Experience

    • 1. State specialist Hospital, Akure. Ondo state

      Mar 1990 - Mar 1991
      National Youth Corp optometrist

      Patient management under supervision of senior Optometrists and Ophthalmologists.

    • Edi-Ale International Hospital.

      Jan 1992 - Mar 2003
      Consultant Optometrist.

      1. Patient examination and treatment.2. Vision screening in rural communities, churches and schools..

    • Healthcare/Education

      Apr 1992 - now
      Consulting Optometrist & Lecturer
    • Madonna University

      Apr 2003 - Aug 2013
      Senioir Lecturer and Consultant Clinical Optometrist.

      1. Academic/Teaching: A total of 13 years of lecturing in an Optometry tertiary Institutions (2003 – 2016). 2. Clinical Practice: more than 23 years of clinical practice in Optometry and Clinical Ophthalmology having worked for 6 years with foreign (Indian) Ophthalmologists both in the theatre and management of pre and post-surgical patients in the University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria (see CV): - 3. Managerial: • Chief Optometrist of the Ophthalmology unit Madonna University Teaching Hospital (2004-2013) and Consultant Optometrist in the Department of Optometry, Madonna University (2004-2013).• Acting, Head of Department (2003 -2006) and Lecturer in Department of Optometry, Madonna University (2003-2013): later became Senior Lecturer in 2012.• Director of clinics (4 times) and Clinic supervisor, Department of Optometry, Madonna University• Coordinator of Pre degree programme, and also Lecturer into Pre-degree programme, Madonna University (2003-2006). • Lecturer in Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences (2008-2013), and also Lecturer on Tropical Diseases for final year medical students from Poland on regular 3-month exchange programme to Madonna University (2010-2012).• Former Research Fellow on Tropical Diseases at Madonna Institute of Tropical Medicine 2010-2012, and Coordinator, community outreach programme for rural people (2009-2012).• Coordinator, Final year O.D degree students seminar and projects (2011-2013).4. Administrative: • General Secretary, Academic staff union of Madonna University (2004-2008).• Ag. Bursar in charge of Staff Salary, Madonna University (2003-2005).• Ag. Assistant Registrar, Madonna University, Elele campus (2003 to 2005).• Ag. Admissions Officer, Madonna University, Elele campus (2003 to 2005). Show less

    • Divine Mercy Eye Clinic

      Aug 2013 - now
      Consultant Clinical Optometrist & Community outreach programme coordinator

      1. Management and Treatment of Patients with ocular problems.2. Supervision of junior Optometrists and clinical staff.3. Vision screening in rural communities, churches and schools.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Youth corp Service Certificate

      Federal Republic of Nigeria
      Apr 1991
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to MacPrince Chimaroke
      Best graduating Optometry student in final year clinical exam Jokotoye Babalola Award to the Best graduating clinical optometry student Dec 1989 The award is a yearly event to encourage optometry students showcase their skill and potential in the learning and practicing of Optometry profession.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Free Vision screening and Mangement of Eye problems for people in rural communities

      Issued by Abia State, Imo state, Rivers State, Edo State,Ebonyi State on Feb 1993
      Abia State, Imo state, Rivers State, Edo State,Ebonyi StateAssociated with MacPrince Chimaroke