Our Vision & Mission
To create excellent and equitable eye care systems that reach all those in need.
Our Values
Patient first
- Put the needs of patients before our own
- Treat every patient with empathy and respect
- Offer appropriate assistance to patients and partner with them in making informed decisions about their care
- Provide special attention to vulnerable group of patients: children, elderly and people with disabilities or illness
- Respect the confidentiality, safety and security of the patient
Excellence
- Set goals and strive to achieve the highest standards
- Believe and practice punctuality
- Hold ourselves accountable to patients, colleagues, supporters and subordinates
- Demonstrate professionalism at all times
- Strive for excellence through innovation, creativity, and spreading new knowledge
Equity
- Greet with respect; listen before speaking
- Discuss all possibilities, guide in decision making
- Provide equal opportunity to all employees
- Provide an equal and enabling environment to all trainees
Integrity
- Demonstrate honesty, trust and mutual respect
- Accept responsibility for actions and the resulting outcomes
- Be consistently transparent, open and fair without prejudice in dealing with others
- Follow through with one’s commitment to safeguard confidentially
- Speak up when something appears wrong or inappropriate
Togetherness
- Share knowledge, expertise, work and resources to deliver results
- Help solve problems collaboratively and contribute to the effectiveness of the team
- Value diversity and promote professionalism
- Promote open and transparent communication
- Empower others, share credit, and make work enjoyable for all in the team
Ten Functional Arms
The Institute has ten active arms to its areas of operations: Patient Care, Vision Rehabilitation, Eye Banking, Research, Technology Innovation, Product Development, Advocacy Policy & Planning, Capacity Building, Education and Rural & Community Eye Health.
Want to be part of our team?
LVPEI offers a diverse and interesting set of opportunities to those who are interested in making a difference. Do check out our careers page for any openings of interest.