Job Description

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in

Optometry

with a minimum of

three years of clinical experience

,

OR

Master's degree in

Optometry (M.Optom)

Hands-on experience

in operating ophthalmic diagnostic instruments including: Fundus Camera Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Visual Field Analyzer (VFA)

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in

clinical data collection

and patient recruitment Familiarity with

glaucoma-related parameters

such as IOP, RNFL thickness, cup-disc ratio, VFI, MD, PSD, etc. Proficiency in

Microsoft Office Suite

,

Excel

, and

basic data processing tools

Working knowledge of

image formats

(DICOM, JPEG, TIFF) and

data management software

used in clinical research Strong understanding of

ophthalmic imaging principles

and

clinical data workflows

Ability to collaborate effectively with

AI researchers, data scientists, and clinicians

to ensure data readiness for model development

Language Skills:

Fluency in English and Hindi

(mandatory) Proficiency in

Tamil

is highly desirable to facilitate patient communication across collaborating centers

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Data Collection and Imaging

Conduct patient data collection for

open-angle glaucoma (OAG)

, suspects, and matched controls as per the study protocol. Acquire

high-quality Fundus, OCT, and Visual Field images

, ensuring consistency in imaging parameters and quality across study sites. Perform

basic image quality checks

and liaise with

data scientists

to resolve imaging or metadata inconsistencies. Ensure accurate entry of

numerical and categorical clinical data

(demographic, ocular, and systemic parameters). Implement standardized protocols for

image and data anonymization

prior to transfer for AI model development.

2. Data Management and Coordination

Track

patient follow-up visits

for longitudinal data collection and ensure timely and complete datasets across all sites. Coordinate with technical teams to prepare datasets for

machine learning

and

deep learning analysis

. Assist in maintaining organized digital records and ensure data integrity and version control.

3. Regulatory and Documentation Support

Maintain

confidential study records

, including consent forms and data logs, for

audit and review purposes

. Assist in preparing

progress reports

,

presentations

, and

documentation

for ICMR and institutional monitoring committees. Schedule meetings,

record minutes

, distribute updates
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,600.00 per month

Work Location: In person