Posted Aug 03, 2022 656 views
Position Title: Optometrist
No. of positions: 02
Location: Tehsil Gagra, District Buner, KP
Reporting to: Project Manager
Project Duration: 6 Months
Objective:
An Optometrist, or Eye Doctor, is responsible for providing comprehensive vision care to patients so they can care for their eyes and access tools to support their eyesight. Their duties include conducting eye inspections, identifying signs of disease or injury and prescribing corrective lenses.
Project Overview:
The project aims to improve the status of health & nutrition and promote better health & hygiene practices among school going children especially adolescent girls in District Buner. The target group includes the primary to higher secondary school children, adolescent girls and school teachers of target area. This project will improve the health and learning outcomes of the school going children through;
1. Health screening, early diagnosis and treatment of visual and hearing impairments, Worming, anemia and malnourishment in 150 schools (74 girls’ schools and 76 Primary boys’ schools) of Tehsil Gagra, Buner.
2. Two-days training of 300 teachers (148 females, 152 males), on health screening techniques, health education, WASH, MHM, respiratory hygiene, food & nutrition.
3. Meetings and FGDs with the relevant staff of health and education department.
4. The project will engage district Buner health, education and population welfare departments to systematically adopt and carry on school health program.
5. The project aims to launch AGAH (Adolescent Girls Awareness on Health) campaign in all-girls school of target tehsil.
Main Responsibilities/Activities
An optometrist diagnoses, manages and treats conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examines eyes and visual system, diagnoses problems or impairments, prescribes corrective lenses, and provides treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. Different types of Optometrist responsibilities include the following:
· Conduct eye exams using optometry equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.
· Perform refraction with and without cycloplegia and follow-up
· Diagnose and treat common ocular conditions/disease.
· Prescribe, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
· Recommend appropriate students follow-up and care options.
· Answer questions and provide advice to parents regarding vision and optical issues.
· Deliver outstanding health service through all parents’ interactions.
· Direct staff and assist in the development of the overall practice.
Minimum Requirement:
Qualification: 4 years Bachelors in Vision Sciences from accredited institute/university with a Valid CPR/first aid certificate.
Experience:
· Applied understanding of general principles of optometry (retinoscopy, cycloplegia, near add, autorefractometry, low vision aids, orthoptics etc) and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions
· Two-plus years of optometry experience/internship preferred with license
· Any experience in school eye health programme
Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to students of diverse backgrounds
· Excellent patients service skills
· Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
· General computer proficiency
· Demonstrated problem-solving skills and multitasking ability
· Ability to apply medical knowledge to patient cases to treat and diagnose each case
Job Details
Human Development Foundation
Twenty years of saving and transforming lives For over two decades, HDF has been striving to eradicate multidimensional poverty through its unique model of holistic community development. HDF is one of the highest-rated Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) by the Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) and is registered under section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017. HDF is privileged to operate in Pakistan under a valid MOU duly signed with Economic Affairs Division (EAD).
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