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Refractionist

Area: Programme

Location: Ukhiya

Closing date: 28 June 2025

Refractionist

Vacancy:

01

Job Category:

Programme

Job Level:

Entry

Job Type:

Full time

Job Location:

Ukhiya

Area / Headquarters:

Site Office

Workplace:

Work at office

Role Type:

Staff

Job Context:

HI is looking for a Refractionist for its “Improving Disability Inclusion in the Rohingya and Host Communities Humanitarian Response” project funded by DFAT with Handicap International—Humanity & Inclusion.

No. of Vacancies and Location: 01-Ukhiya

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term

Duration: As early as possible to 30 November 2025.

Line Manager: Senior Project Manager

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Refractionist contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in the country where s/he is based. The audiometric technician contributes to the implementation of his/her project, ensuring the optimal quality.

Special Attention: "We kindly request that you refrain from applying if the salary range, job location, contract duration, or any other terms and conditions outlined in the advertisement do not align with your expectations."

Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Operational implementation

Undertake eye assessments, measure visual acuity, and provide corrective spectacles.

  • Collaborate with the rehabilitation officer and clinician to identify and assess individuals with disabilities requiring eye care services in HI’s operational areas in Cox’s Bazar.
  • Conduct comprehensive eye assessments, including accurate measurement of visual acuity and refractive error, to determine appropriate spectacle prescriptions based on individual needs.
  • Measure refractive error and determine lens power accurately for spectacle prescription.
  • Identify individuals with low vision, provide primary eye care services, and refer cases of ocular disease to appropriate healthcare professionals for advanced management.
  • Plan and implement eye care outreach campaigns according to the scheduled field plan.
  • Provide and fit suitable spectacles, ensuring all technical checks are completed. Educate beneficiaries and their caregivers/families on proper usage, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the spectacles.
  • Ensure all procedures are conducted with attention to medical contraindications and safety precautions, in line with the "Do No Harm" principle.
  • Adhere to established policies and procedures outlined by the Rehabilitation Technical Unit (TU) and HI management related to eye care delivery.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential individual records for each service recipient, documenting assessments, services provided, and follow-up actions.
  • Conduct periodic follow-up visits to assess the effectiveness of the spectacles, monitor usage, and determine any additional needs.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of partners and vendors involved in eye care services, including the quality and utilization of diagnostic equipment.
  • Undertake any other responsibilities related to eye care services as assigned by HI management, in alignment with project goals.

Procurement:

  • Support the planning and provide technical advice on the installation of eye equipment in outreach camps.
  • Assist in and follow up on the procurement processes for eye equipment and related materials in accordance with organizational procedures.
  • Contribute to the preparation of proposals for eye diagnostic tools, including specifications, purchasing requirements, and quality assurance of materials.

Coordination with Rehabilitation Team:

  • Maintain effective coordination with rehabilitation therapists to ensure integrated service delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with the rehabilitation team to support patient treatment, follow-up, and evaluation processes.
  • Refer project participants to appropriate services or higher-level care when advanced management is required

Reporting and capitalization

  • Prepare and submit regular activity and progress reports in alignment with donor and organizational requirements, as requested by management and the technical unit.
  • Document and produce case stories to highlight outcomes, challenges, and impact, as per project and reporting needs.

Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response

  • Contribute to the program’s emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency situation, adapt his/her working arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI.
  • Perform any other related activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Educational Requirements:

  • Diploma course in Optometry and skilled in refraction. B.Sc/M.Sc can be considered as an added advantage.

Additional Requirements:

  • Age Minimum 18 years

  • Both males and females are allowed to apply

  • 0–1 year of experience in working on the same theme, preferably in a development and humanitarian context.
  • Be registered with a local association.
  • Previous I/NGO experience
  • Able to work in harsh conditions
  • Strong multidisciplinary teamwork approach
  • Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla.
  • Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh
  • Communication skills in both verbal and written Bangla are necessary.
  • Sensitized on issues related to child protection, protection of gender-based violence, etc.
  • Experienced in humanitarian contexts, preferably in the field of rehabilitation and inclusion.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary context
  • Knowledge of Chittagonian/Rohingya language a strong asset
  • Knowledge of English and/or Burmese language;

Required Expertise:

Required Skills:

Salary:

TK. 47439 to 51663

Additional Salary Info:

  • Special Attention: "We kindly request that you refrain from applying if the salary range, job location, contract duration, or any other terms and conditions outlined in the advertisement do not align with your expectations."
  • Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.

Compensation & Other Benefits:

  • Festival Bonus: 02

  • Gratuity/End of Service Benefits

  • Leave: Sick leave, Annual leave, Casual leave, Event Leave and Compensatory Leave

  • Maternity Coverage for Staff & Dependents

  • Medical Coverage for Staff & Dependents including General/Outpatient, Hospitalization, Dental, and Optical

  • Mobile Allowances

  • Per diem

  • Provident Fund

  • Staff Group Life Insurance

  • Weekly Holiday: 02

  • Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
  • Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities per the HI policy.
  • Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
  • Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.
  • Allowance for Children's Education: Staff will get an allowance for Children's Education as per the HI policy.
  • National travel cost of child caretaker: Female staff will get a reimbursement for the cost of national travel of the child caretaker as per the HI policy.
  • Additional Responsibility (Interim) Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for additional responsibility (interim) as per the HI policy.
  • Relocation Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for relocation allowance as per the HI policy.
  • Work From Home: Staff will get work-from-home facilities as per the HI policy.

Published on:

14 June 2025

Deadline on:

28 June 2025

Special Instruction:

Special Attention: "We kindly request that you refrain from applying if the salary range, job location, contract duration, or any other terms and conditions outlined in the advertisement do not align with your expectations."

 

In accordance with HI's recruitment policy, only eligible and genuinely interested candidates are invited to apply. Applicants who are currently under contract with HI must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC). All applications must include a cover letter and a resume, submitted in soft copy only.

 

The deadline for submission is Saturday, 28 June 2025. Only Bangladeshi nationals are eligible to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified, potential, matched female candidates and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, and they will be preferred in cases of similar qualifications to other candidates.

 

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment for all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

 

HI is committed to a safe workplace for everyone to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. The humanitarian principles focus on equity and inclusion, with a solid commitment to these values. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional lives. Any persuasion by the person by phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate.

 

The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon a successful reference check. The pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants.

Job Summary

  • Published on: 14 June 2025
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Employment Status: Full time
  • Gender: Both
  • Age: Minimum 18 years
  • Job Location: Ukhiya
  • Salary: 47439 to 51663
  • Application Deadline: 28 June 2025