Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Optometrist , the assistant  Optical Technician is responsible for  the administration of manufacturing or assembling eye glasses and contact lenses.

Job Requirements

Education: 

• Completion of high school education

Experience: 

• 0 years skill in eye care service

• At least one year of training in optical technology.

Work Unit: Eye Care unit

Quantity Required: 01

Duty station:-Cheshire Ethiopia, Hawassa Rehabilitation Center

Salary:  Based on the organization Salary Scale

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans  the daily activities and submit to the supervisor for approval.

• Create eye glasses and contact lenses as well as lenses for binoculars and other optical devices.

• Assemble and mount  lenses in to frames or process other optical elements such as precision lens, polishers or grinders, center -edgers ,and lens mounters.

• Fills prescriptions given by ophthalmologists and optometrists, ensuring that the lenses  refract light  at the proper angle to allow the wearer  to see more clearly

• Takes client’s eye measurement.

• Assists clients in choosing eye glasses and frames.

• Helps clients  to decide which lens types are apt for them

• Advises clients on styles of eye wear that suit their needs.

• Fits clients for eye glasses and contact lenses

• Cuts, grinds, and polishes eye glasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements

• Assembles complete eye glasses

• Manage and precisely use machinery for grinding, cutting and polishing lenses.

• Crafts lenses for telescopes, binoculars, and other optical instruments.

• Keeps the machines and equipment clean and safe.

• Keep the client’s prescriptions and records up to date.

• Performs other related duties given by his/her supervisor.

How To Apply

Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in person to the office located at Cheshire Hawassa Rehabilitation Center

Note: Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information contact us at: 0920716704

Job Requirements Completion of high school education with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities - Plans  the daily activities and submit to the supervisor for approval. - Create eye glasses and contact lenses as well as lenses for binoculars and other optical devices. - Assemble and mount  lenses in to frames or process other optical elements such as precision lens, polishers or grinders, center- edgers ,and lens mounters. - Fills prescriptions given by ophthalmologists and optometrists, ensuring that the lenses  refract light  at the proper angle to allow the wearer  to see more clearly How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in person to the office located at Cheshire Hawassa Rehabilitation Center Note: Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. For further information contact us at: 0920716704