Optometric Technician at GoodVision Malawi

Job Description

Job Summary

Key roles of the position are to provide optical screening and care to clients, support capacity building of the GoodVision Opticians, lead in quality control, and enhance referral of complicated cases and clients with other pathologies into care. The objective of the position is to provide optical care and leadership to underserved communities. The Optometric Technician will be responsible for conducting optical refraction tests at external outreaches supporting the GoodVisionGlasses team. S/He has to identify optical shortcomings of visitors and enhance the referral network to care and treatment of complicated cases and eye diseases.

The Optometric Technician will control, provide and improve the optical equipment in consultation with other Optometric Technicians, international Opticians residing in Malawi and abroad, and the OneDollar Glasses German Optical Board. In addition, s/he will support the Sales and Inventory Department to maintain the current sales process and stock counting.

Expectations

• Certified Optometric Technician with experience in optics and sales.
• Registered and recognized by the Medical Council of Malawi, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
• Willing to travel to remote and underserved areas in Malawi.
• Empathy and teaching skills, with a strong focus on optical quality and sales skills.
• Proficient in manual handling and processing of glasses and other materials.
• Highly self-motivated and dedicated to supporting the GoodVisionGlasses team in achieving their goals.
• Objective and analytical approach to quality control, observing and communicating effectively to maintain the highest standards in optical and sales performance.
• Willingness for self-improvement and consequent work structure.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Diploma as an Optometric Technician or higher, which allows working in accordance with the Medical Council of Malawi’s specifications.
• Skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Planning, reporting and motivation to serve underprivileged and poor communities.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are welcomed to submit their applications, including a one-page cover letter demonstrating how they meet the requirements, a CV with information about their professional career qualifications, a minimum of three (3) work references, as well as copies of relevant certificates to:

The Human Resources Office
OneDollar Glasses
Private Bag 96, Lilongwe

or electronically to: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.