Manipal University Hiring for Project Assistant at the Department of Ophthalmology Job at India Full Time

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal invites applications for the

following position to work under ICMR funded project titled “Screening of Refractive

Error Using Smartphone Photography in Paediatric Population of Coastal Karnataka-

A Prospective Study” at the Department of Ophthalmology, Kasturba Medical College

(KMC), Manipal:

Eligible candidates may apply with a detailed CV including the copies of the certificate

in support of qualifications & experience. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by

e-mail about the interview date. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The

last date for applications is January 7, 2023.

Director – HR

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Madhav Nagar, Manipal 576104

Udupi, Karnataka, India

e-mail: [email protected] | Phone: 0820 -2923433

Position Educational qualification Remuneration

(INR/month)

Project Assistant

Qualification: BSc Optometry/ MSc Optometry

with good academic track record

Rs. 31,000/-

Brief Description of the work involved: The study involves refractive error evaluation and Ophthalmic

assessment in children, at Kasturba Hospital Manipal, its associated centers and school camps, and across

other sites including Camps and Schools in the districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Uttara Kannada,

with the reporting base being Kasturba Medical College- Manipal. Refractive evaluation would include

visual acuity assessment, retinoscopy, and photo screening, apart from the smartphone photography. The

candidate is expected to visit the various abovementioned sites , independently perform the refraction and

other related administrative tasks on site, as well as assist in the development and improvisation of the

technology in image acquisition, and scientific write-up of the project.

Project Assistant