Vision Screening Entrepreneur

Position: Entrepreneur (Contract-Based)

Location: Uttar Pradesh or Tamil Nadu

Duration: 3 Months (Can be extended based on mutual agreement)

About The/Nudge

The/Nudge is a nonprofit committed to alleviating poverty within our lifetime by enabling sustainable livelihoods. The InSight program focuses on addressing uncorrected presbyopia to boost productivity and improve lives, particularly in rural communities.

The InSight team at The/Nudge is dedicated to creating a Presbyopia-free India, with a special focus on empowering rural communities. Over 300 million Indians suffer from uncorrected presbyopia (distorted near vision), and over 70 million work in occupations that require clear near vision. This condition leads to $14 billion in annual productivity losses in India alone, disproportionately impacting rural livelihoods. Yet, a simple solution—reading glasses—can boost productivity by 34% and income by 20%, as randomized controlled trials conducted in Assam and Bangladesh demonstrated.

Hence the InSight team, in this context, is embarking on a program to develop a market-driven model that empowers entrepreneurs to sell reading glasses to beneficiaries in need. The idea is that the InSight team, in collaboration with its partners, will train entrepreneurs in presbyopia screening and the dispensing of reading glasses. These entrepreneurs will then conduct door-to-door screenings within their designated areas, selling reading glasses to individuals who fail the vision test. This approach aims to establish a sustainable business model for the entrepreneurs while improving livelihoods by addressing presbyopia among the beneficiaries.

About the Role:

We are seeking motivated entrepreneurs to join our InSight Program, focusing on door-to-door vision screening and eyeglass distribution. This role is perfect for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset who aspire to start their own business, while also being passionate about community healthcare, sales, and creating a meaningful social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct door-to-door vision screenings, primarily for presbyopia, within designated areas.
• Sell and distribute near-vision reading glasses based on screening results.
• Maintain accurate records of screenings, sales, and beneficiary data as per program guidelines.
• Travel within the assigned region to serve the target communities.
• Safeguard the eyeglasses provided by the organization and ensure proper handling.
• Refer complicated eye disorder cases to nearby vision centers or hospitals.
• Adhere to all guidelines and best practices outlined by the organization.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Standard 10 passed
• Owns a smartphone and is comfortable with technology, operating apps etc.
• Possesses a vehicle to drive to different locations to conduct vision screening
• Strong interpersonal and sales skills to engage with community members.
• Comfortable with door-to-door outreach and travel within assigned locations.
• Ability to maintain records and follow structured processes.
• Prior experience in vision care is not essential – Training will be provided.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Fluent in the local language, with basic English proficiency.
• Bonus: Prior entrepreneurial experience

Work Conditions

• The entrepreneur will mostly operate within rural areas.
• The role involves daily travel within the assigned districts.
• Entrepreneurs will be provided with eyeglasses for distribution and necessary training.

Compensation:

• Fixed Monthly Fee: ₹8,000 per month
• Travel Allowance: ₹3,000 per month
• Incentives: Additional bonus payment per eyeglass sold and meeting or exceeding sales targets (as determined by the organization)

Additional Details:

Performance-based incentives are available for exceeding minimum sales targets.

Entrepreneurs must follow all the organization's guidelines and community engagement protocols.