About BharatCares
BharatCares (SMEC Trust), the social impact arm of the CSRBOX Group stands tall amongst the Top 50 Social Impact Organizations in India.Specifically established and curated for program delivery, BharatCares' commitment revolves around the principles of innovation, technology, and scalability, aiming to address societal challenges comprehensively.
Functioning as a social solution bridge, BharatCares facilitates collaboration among communities, innovators, funders and government to implement the best impact solution for the last mile. Our flagship initiatives focus on improving education, employability, rural and healthcare infrastructure, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability and road safety.
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Position Overview
BharatCares is seeking a highly experienced and driven Optometrist to lead and scale its vision care vertical across rural and semi-urban geographies.
This role will be responsible for end-to-end vertical oversight, program design, quality assurance, and field execution of large-scale eye screening and vision correction initiatives. The position requires a strong balance of clinical expertise, program management, and leadership capability to build and strengthen a scalable, impact-driven model.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Design and Implementation
- Lead design and execution of delivery models, school screening, community camps, and workplace site programs
- Develop camp-wise operational protocols: mobilisation checklists, equipment lists, workflow sequences, contingency plans
- Oversee end-to-end workflow from mobilisation through screening, dispensing, referral, and follow-ups
- Ensure all camps run on schedule, within budget, and meet quality benchmarks
- Own program data quality, ensure all camp data is captured accurately and completely on KoboToolbox or equivalent platform
- Work closely with the Program Head and State Program Managers to align field execution with CSR reporting requirements and donor commitments
Clinical Oversight
- Design and standardise screening protocols for school, community, and workplace camps, covering visual acuity, colour vision, near vision, and refraction
- Ensure refraction quality across all field teams through supervisory camp visits and random re-testing of beneficiaries
- Conduct regular audits of spectacle accuracy, power verification of lab batches before dispatch, defect tracking, return and replacement management
- Establish clinical standards for referral decision-making, defining when to refer, for what conditions, and to which facility type
- Maintain zero-tolerance for wrong prescriptions reaching beneficiaries
Training and Capacity Building
- Recruit, onboard, and train district-level optometrists, vision technicians, and field team.
- Develop a structured training curriculum covering clinical skills, field protocols, MIS usage, referral procedures, and beneficiary communication
- Conduct refresher training quarterly and after any quality audit findings
- Build a pipeline through partnerships with optometry colleges for internship-to-employment conversion
Government and Partner Coordination
- Coordinate with District Blindness Control Society, PHC Medical Officers, RBSK teams, and Block Education Officers
- Manage MOU execution with partner hospitals, reserved OPD slots, PMJAY linkage, referral feedback
- Empanel and manage optical lab vendors, enforce 10-day Turnaround Time and quality standards
Key Requirements and Qualifications
- Mandatory B.Optom or M.Optom or equivalent degree from a recognised institution.
- 2-5 years of experience in optometry, with at least 2 years in a public health, outreach, NGO, or CSR-funded program setting
- Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a team of optometrists or vision care professionals.
- Experience designing or managing multi-site outreach programs
- Familiarity with government eye care systems, NPCBVI, RBSK, DBCS, PMJAY and how to work within and alongside them
- Willingness to travel frequently to rural and semi-urban districts
Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical expertise in refraction, primary eye care, and screening protocols
- Proven program management and execution skills
- Ability to work in field-based, resource-constrained environments
- Strong leadership and team management capability
- Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Basic understanding of data, MIS, and performance tracking
- Problem-solving mindset with ability to adapt in dynamic field conditions.
Location and Travel
Base location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Travel: Frequent, across field locations.
Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year
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- Public health: 1 year (Preferred)
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Work Location: In person
