Anthropometric Field Staff – School Eye Screening Program

Vision for Education Foundation

Karachi , Pakistan

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We are looking for a dedicated Refractionist to join our team in Karachi, working across various school sites, community locations, and hospital liaison points. This role supports the School Eye Screening Program by conducting thorough refractions and ensuring accurate prescriptions, contributing significantly to improving children’s vision health through quality eye care. The position requires working Monday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with occasional work on Sundays or holidays compensated by alternate leave or cash. Transport will be provided from the base camp in Malir to different locations within Karachi.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage on-site enrolment of beneficiaries during the School Eye Screening Program (SESP) and community screening activities.
- Collect accurate personal details, demographic information, and preliminary vision-related history following V4E data collection protocols.
- Verify the completeness of forms, ensuring all mandatory fields are filled before passing data to the screening team.
- Assign and maintain unique identification numbers for beneficiaries to track them through screening, referral, and follow-up processes.
- In case of application failure or technical issues, record data on physical forms and update the system by the end of the day.
- Coordinate with the V4E field team to ensure smooth participant flow from enrolment to screening.
- Maintain clear and organized records of daily enrolments and submit reports to the Program Officer or Team Coordinator.
- Safeguard all collected information in compliance with V4E’s data protection and confidentiality policies.
- Ensure orderly crowd management during enrolment, especially in large school or community settings.
- Assist in preparing attendance and enrolment summaries for program review meetings.
- Record observations regarding students’ personal cleanliness and classroom seating positions.
- Take photographs only after obtaining consent; if consent is withheld, mark as “Not Comfortable.”
- Engage with teachers and non-teaching staff to offer subscriptions to V4E’s newsletter, collecting WhatsApp numbers or email addresses when consented.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in refraction or a related role.

Additional Information
This is a full-time, in-person position offering a monthly salary range of Rs25,000 to Rs30,000. The role demands flexibility for occasional weekend or holiday work, with appropriate compensation. Transport is arranged from the Malir base camp to various screening locations throughout Karachi.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about community health and eye care, looking to make a meaningful impact on children’s vision through organized, data-driven screening programs.