Optometrist - Optical Centre, Kampala

About the role

Lapaire, a pan-African optical group founded in 2018 in Kenya with 50 optical shops and over 300 employees across several African countries, is hiring an Optometrist for its optical centres in Kampala, Uganda. The Optometrist conducts vision tests, takes part in the sales and marketing of Lapaire products and services, and works closely with the Branch Manager, Area & Operations Manager and Sales Representatives.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and perform vision tests with potential clients, mastering both digital and analogue tools
• Identify potential vision problems and explain the benefits of eyeglasses based on the identified sight problem, helping to sell the product
• Perform refraction and other vision-related tests on patients at the branch or in the field
• Manage lens deliveries: verify that deliveries match orders and ensure lenses are properly mounted on frames
• Manage deliveries of eyeglasses to customers

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Optometry, Ophthalmic Clinical Training or Ophthalmology, or anticipated graduation
• Previous professional experience as an optometrist highly appreciated
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a similar role (employment, internship or clinical rotation)
• Sales and marketing skills are an advantage
• Comfortable using new technologies, mobile apps and software on phone and computer
• Personal qualities such as empathy, passion, dynamism, discipline, reactivity and teamwork