Optometrist

thf; Hoshiarpur; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation (THF) invites applications for an optometrist role at its Early Childhood Development & Neurorehabilitation Centre in Bathinda, Punjab. The position involves direct eye care services and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Reporting to the project manager, the candidate will conduct exams, fit eyewear, manage ocular diseases, provide pre- and post-operative care, and educate communities about eye health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in optometry from recognized institute.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with people with disabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of eye health principles and treatments.
• Integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and detect abnormalities.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses.
• Diagnose and manage eye diseases (glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, conjunctivitis).
• Provide treatments like vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
• Prescribe medications for ocular conditions.
• Offer pre- and post-operative care for eye surgery.
• Educate patients on eye health, hygiene, and preventive care.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other specialists when surgical or advanced care is required

Skills

Eye examination

Communication skills

Counselling skills

Disability awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Optometry

Tools

Slit lamp

Ophthalmoscope

Job description

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST

Background of the Project

Project: Early Childhood Development & Neurorehabilitation Centre

(A novel multidisciplinary initiative with collaboration of The Hans Foundation & Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Neurology Division, Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS, Bathinda)

The early the better". believing in this approach, The Hans Foundation has been supporting a number of projects to facilitate the early years of development. It provides supportive services to children and adult with disabilities who more often lack access to the comprehensive and intensified services in those magical years of development and also needed across the lifespan. This approach dramatically improves individual’s chances to reach their full potential and functioning, have better quality of life and take up their right place in the society as adults. The Hans Foundation is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community while aiming to achieve the goal "People with disability are enjoying a meaningful life in the inclusive society with high humanistic values".

Due to the lack of mainstream supportive services, accessible spaces, and positive attitudes, persons with disabilities face manifold challenges and are often forced to live within restricted social and physical environments. On average, persons with disabilities (PwDs) are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes than persons without disabilities. Children are most vulnerable during the first few days after birth. Early childhood spans several distinct phases of a child's life, from conception to eight years of age, and of these, the first thousand days are considered the critical period for brain growth. Currently, an estimated 45% of young children in India are at risk of poor development. The project will establish an early intervention and neuro-rehabilitation facility – a novel multidisciplinary initiative undertaken in collaboration with The Hans Foundation and the Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Child Neurology Division, Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, Bathinda.

• General Information
  • Location: Bathinda, Punjab
  • Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable on a project-requirement basis
  • No. of Position: 01
  • Reporting to : Project manager

2. Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and detect abnormalities.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses based on patient needs.
• Diagnose and manage eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and conjunctivitis.
• Provide treatments like vision therapy or low-vision rehabilitation.
• Prescribe medications for certain ocular conditions.
• Offer pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery.
• Educate patients on eye health, hygiene, and preventive care.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other specialists when surgical or advanced care is required

Other Indicative Requirements Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in optometry from recognized institute Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioral, Language, Certifications etc.)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with people with disabilities
• Good working knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Behave Politely with children or any other person in schools and community
• Strong understanding of state education policies and regulations
• Effective communication and counselling skills
• Integrity and professionalism

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.