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.