Job Description
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including refraction, cycloplegic refraction, and advanced refraction for all age groups.
- Performing low vision assessments and prescribing appropriate low-vision aids.
- Prescribing and fitting hard and soft contact lenses.
- Conducting advanced visual function assessments (e.g., binocular vision, accommodation tests).
- Detecting, diagnosing, and referring ocular diseases and abnormalities to ophthalmologists/specialists as needed.
- Using slit lamp bio-microscopy and applanation tonometry proficiently
- Ensure accurate patient record management and compliance with clinical protocols.
- Ensure adherence to infection control, sterilization, and patient safety guidelines.
- Ensure proper counseling on eye conditions, spectacles use, and follow-up care
- Prescribe corrective lenses (glasses, contact lenses) and low vision aids
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery
Community Eye Health Activities
- Participate in school screening and community-based eye screening according to the project work plan.
- Collaborate with Social Organizers to ensure efficient team functioning and community mobilization and outreach.
- Provide training and capacity building to LHVs, LHWs, and basic project staff on vision testing and eye health promotion.
- Support awareness activities promoting six healthy signs of the eye and eye health practices.
- Serve as an active and cooperative team member during field and outreach operations.
Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical and screening records.
- Assist in data collection, entry, organization, and basic analysis as per project requirements.
- Uphold data confidentiality and ethical handling practices.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc activity reports to the Project Manager.
- Contribute data for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) processes
Research & Program Support
- Participate in operational or field research activities related to eye health, as assigned.
- Support the planning, organization, and implementation of eye camps and community outreach events.
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement of program activities.
Patient Care
- Take patient medical history and perform physical examination of the eye
- Educate patients about eye health, vision care, and disease prevention
- Provide counseling on contact lens use and care
- Offer vision therapy and rehabilitation services
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to manage patients with systemic diseases that affect the eyes
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality
- Manage staff and oversee practice operations
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities
Note: Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background check and control.