Optometrist

Bellowell Pvt. Ltd.; Shimla district; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Public health field experience

Multidisciplinary team

Documentation support

Travel to schools

Job summary

Bellowell Pvt. Ltd. invites qualified optometrists to join its Comprehensive School Health Program across government schools in Himachal Pradesh.

You will conduct vision screenings, identify early signs of visual impairment, and support timely interventions for school-aged children. You will work with a multidisciplinary medical team, educate students and teachers on eye care, maintain records, and travel to assigned schools for field-based screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institution.
• Prior experience in school screenings, pediatric optometry, or community eye care preferred.
• Strong observational and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with children.
• Willingness to travel to assigned schools and conduct field-based screenings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vision screenings and eye health assessments for students in government schools
• Identify common visual impairments such as refractive errors or squint
• Educate students and teachers about eye care and hygiene practices
• Refer students for specialized treatment or further evaluation when required
• Collaborate with the medical team during field visits for coordinated care
• Maintain accurate records and daily reporting of screenings conducted

Skills

Observation and diagnostic skills

Communication with children

Field travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Optometry

Job description

We are hiring Optometrists to be a part of Bellowells Comprehensive School Health Program, implemented in collaboration with government schools across Himachal Pradesh. The selected candidates will be responsible for conducting vision screenings and identifying early signs of visual impairments in school-aged children to support timely interventions.

Roles Responsibilities

• Conduct vision screenings and eye health assessments for students in government schools
• Identify common visual impairments such as refractive errors or squint
• Educate students and teachers about eye care and hygiene practices
• Refer students for specialized treatment or further evaluation when required
• Collaborate with the medical team during field visits for coordinated care
• Maintain accurate records and daily reporting of screenings conducted

Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institution
• Prior experience in school screenings, pediatric optometry, or community eye care is preferred
• Strong observational and diagnostic skills
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with children
• Willingness to travel to assigned schools and conduct field-based screenings

Benefits

• Competitive and timely salary
• Opportunity to contribute to early identification of visual issues among children
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team improving access to school-based healthcare
• Field experience in public health eye care
• Structured support for documentation and referrals

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