Optometric Technician

  • Full Time
  • Mzuzu, Malawi
  • Applications have closed

GoodVision Glasses

Vacancy Announcement

Position: Optometric Technician

Location: Mzuzu

Deadline: February 5th, 2025

About GoodVisionGlasses

GoodVisionGlasses is a German Non-Profit organization registered in Malawi as OneDollarGlasses Ltd. and certified by CONGOMA. Our mission is to provide primary eye-care services to all Malawians in need, including free eye-screening, high-quality glasses, and referrals to eye clinics or ophthalmologists when necessary.

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Optometric Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will provide optical screening and care to clients, support capacity building of GoodVision Opticians, lead quality control efforts, and enhance referrals for complicated cases and clients with other pathologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct optical refraction tests at external outreaches
  • Identify optical shortcomings and refer clients to care and treatment
  • Control, provide, and improve optical equipment
  • Support the Sales and Inventory Department
  • Travel to remote and underserved areas in Malawi

Requirements

  • Diploma as an Optometric Technician
  • Registered and recognized by the Medical Council of Malawi
  • Experience in optics and sales
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Training and mentorship skills
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision

Desired Qualities

  • Strong focus on optical quality and sales skills
  • Highly self-motivated and dedicated
  • Empathy and teaching skills
  • Objective and analytical approach to quality control
  • Willingness for self-improvement

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application, including:

  • A one-page cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements
  • A CV with information about your professional career qualifications
  • A minimum of 3 work references
  • Certificates

Applications can be submitted to:

The Human Resources Office

OneDollar Glasses Private Bag 96, Lilongwe

or electronically to: hr.malawi@goodvisionglasses.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.