Senior Laboratory Technician (Department of Optometry) at University of Limpopo

Minimum requirements

• National Diploma in Optical Dispensing.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Dispensing Optician.
• Experience in lens cutting and fitting, knowledge of ophthalmic lenses and frame maintenance.
• Experience in sales, patient management and administrative duties (invoicing,appointment bookings, etc.).
• Experience in teaching optical dispensing and ophthalmic optics will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate dispensing practicals. 
• Supervision of optometry students for General Clinic Practice and Optical Dispensing sessions.
• Advising patients on spectacle and frame selection.
• Liaising with relevant suppliers/stakeholders.
• Control of dispensed spectacles and management of stock.