Are you a proactive and motivated individual with a passion for working in a social enterprise? Do you want to gain valuable experience while supporting our organization's mission to create positive social impact by restoring vision for millions of people in low-income settings across Bangladesh?

VisionSpring, a US-based social enterprise, is looking for a highly motivated and compassionate Refractionist to join our mission-driven team in Bangladesh. We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven candidate who would like to have a challenging and meaningful career path in Refractionist role and in the social sector. The candidate must be dedicated and sincere towards his/her work and should always be open to learning new things.

The Refractionist plays an important role in conducting vision camps in workplaces and communities – providing vision screening services to customers and appropriately dispense eyeglasses. This position is based within Dhaka, Bangladesh and will require extensive travel within the country and overnight stays near work sites. Reporting to the Asst. Program Manager, VAP. This is a full-time, contract-based position for a duration of two (2) years.

ABOUT YOU

You delight in providing the magic of clear vision to your customers.
You are passionate about improving the accessibility of affordable eyeglasses to earners and learners vulnerable to poverty.
People view you as the go-to person for everything optical. You have a wealth of knowledge and know-how about vision screening and eyeglasses.
You are a natural teacher. You love sharing your knowledge and getting others excited about what they are going to do. You know how to include people and make them feel a part of a broader purpose.
You are a roll-up-your-sleeves, hands-on, team player. To provide the highest-quality service to your customers, you are not above doing any task, large or small.
You set a positive example through practices like punctuality, respect, and commitment to work.
Humility and a willingness to constantly learn are the pillars of your existence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Vision Screening

Engage customers to understand their vision concerns and identify any visual difficulties affecting their daily activities.