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Optometrist / Ophthalmic Clinical OfficerNew!

Category

Health Care

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/20/2026
14 days left

Employer / Company

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Lapaire
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Description (Public)

The Optometrist conducts vision tests within Lapaire's optical centres, identifies vision problems, advises clients on eyeglasses and supports the sale of Lapaire products and services.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct and carry out vision tests with potential clients.
  • Master digital and analogue tools to conduct vision tests.
  • Identify potential vision problems and explain the benefits of eyeglasses based on the sight problem identified.
  • Help make the sale of Lapaire products and services.
  • Conduct refraction and other vision related tests on patients at the branch or in the field.
  • Manage lens deliveries and verify that deliveries match orders.
  • Make sure lenses are properly mounted on the frames.
  • Manage deliveries of eyeglasses to customers.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Graduated or anticipating graduation with a degree or diploma in Optometry, Ophthalmic Clinical Training or Ophthalmology.
  • Minimum of six months experience in a similar role (employment, internship or clinical rotation) is required.
  • Previous professional experience as an optometrist is highly appreciated.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Sales and marketing skills are an advantage.
  • Comfortable using new technologies, mobile apps and software on phone and computer.
  • Altruism and empathy: connects with all kinds of people and listens to their needs.
  • Passionate about improving people's sight and lives.
  • Dynamic and energetic in welcoming clients.
  • Disciplined and reliable.

How to Apply

About Lapaire
At Lapaire, we transform people’s lives. Because good eyesight is essential for living well and fulfilling your dreams, we have developed a unique concept: a service where the customer is at the heart of our project and quality, stylish products at fair, transparent prices. The Lapaire Group was created in 2018 in Kenya and already has over 100 Optical Shops and over 500 employees in Uganda, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin, Togo, Morocco and Senegal.

Mission

Lapaire's mission is to ensure that everyone has access to clear vision by providing affordable eyewear and high-quality eye care services.

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