🌟 Job Opening: Optometrist (4 Vacancies) | Netrika Vision Centres, Odisha Netrika Vision Centres is building a people-first, community-rooted eye care model across rural Odisha. We are seeking passionate and skilled Optometrists who are ready to lead and serve, transforming local vision centres into spaces of healing, dignity, and empowerment. 👁️‍🗨️ Our Vision "Every person, regardless of income or location, has the right to clear sight and empowered health." We believe eye health is not just about better sight: it is about dignity, opportunity, and autonomy. Through our work, we aim to empower rural communities, especially women, by delivering inclusive, culturally rooted care that restores both vision and confidence. 🧑‍⚕️ Role Overview As the Lead Optometrist at a Rural Vision Centre, you will not only provide high-quality clinical care but also take full ownership of your centre’s performance, community relationships, and team management. This is a leadership role with both clinical and entrepreneurial responsibility. 🔍 Key Responsibilities Clinical & Technical: -Conduct comprehensive eye exams, refraction, and detect common eye disorders. -Prescribe spectacles or low vision aids as needed. -Refer patients for advanced care when necessary. Centre Leadership: -Lead a 3-member team: Senior Paramedic, Optical Sales Assistant, and yourself as Optometrist. -Manage the day-to-day operations of the Vision Centre, ensuring smooth service delivery. -Maintain stock, equipment, hygiene, and patient records. Community & Outreach: -Build trust with the local community, health workers, and institutions. -Lead outreach camps, screening events, and awareness drives in rural areas. -Promote optical product uptake and increase footfall through local engagement. Entrepreneurship & Impact: -Treat the vision centre as a community enterprise : drive both health impact and sustainability. -Innovate and adapt to local needs to make the centre financially viable and community-owned. -Monitor targets (screenings, referrals, sales) and lead your team to meet them. ✅ Eligibility Criteria -Degree/Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institute. -Minimum 2 years of work experience in clinical or community optometry. -Strong communication skills in Odia and/or Hindi; ability to connect with rural patients. -Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for social change. -Willingness to travel within districts and conduct community camps. 📍 Job Details Location: Across Odisha Salary: Up to ₹22,000 per month Contract Duration: 2 years Vacancies: 4 💬 Why Work With Us? Join a movement that sees vision as liberation. At Netrika, you won’t just be an Optometrist: you’ll be a community leader, a healthcare innovator, and a champion of equity. To apply, send your CV to to sonali@kosheroptics.com, cc to hr2@kosheroptics.com with the subject line: “Application – Optometrist | Netrika