Job description
Job Description:
1. Patient Care
Aim: To participate as a full member of clinical team taking part in examination, prescription and communicating appropriately to patients and families
a) Formulation of treatment
Take part in clinical examination and prescription while involving the patients in the process.
Providing information to users/patients on pre-surgical, post surgical, medical and therapeutic management of people in need of prosthetic and orthotic devices
Participate in multidisciplinary client management with physiotherapists and to take part in consultation with PTs in the selection of devices for the clients
To design orthotic and prosthetic devices, based on consultations together with physiotherapists or physicians' prescriptions.
b) Fitting, fabrication and treatment
To make negative and positive moulds for all kind of prosthesis and orthotics.
To fit, test, and evaluate the devices, and make adjustments for proper fitting and to make sure the devices is functional, and comfortable.
To modify positive and negative models and layouts of design to obtain optimal fitting alignment
To produce all types of Orthotics and Prosthetics in accordance with schedule.
Fabrication of prosthesis or orthosis and ensure that technical card is filled in well
To keep accurate record of the production, repairs and delivery in the provided forms and patient files
c) Evaluation and Follow-up
Instructs the patient and family in the use and care of the devices and motivate the patients to take part in therapy, taking into account gender diversities
As a member of the team, advise and participate directly in the final check-out and evaluation of the fit, function and cosmesis.
Takes part in follow-up procedures as well as appropriate maintenance repair and replacement of the appliance
2. Training, education and technical improvements
Aim: To ensure that junior technicians and those on the job training understand the clinical and technical aspects production, delivery and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices through on the job training and supporting continuous professional development
To developing a training plan for capacity building of prosthetic & orthotic technicians
Take an active part in and contribute to the process of continuing professional development for self and prosthetic & orthotic technicians
In consultation with the Rehabilitation TO and P&O trainer, propose technical changes/adjustment in prosthetic and orthotic production and delivery in order to ensure quality
Regular research and development with Rehab TO for improvement of P&O services at PRC.
When required, support P&O Trainer and Rehab TO in capitalizing on new areas of learning in P&O or any specific case histories for PRC internal use and for outside publications
Follow the online courses and build own capacity through scheduled sessions,. Provide regular feedback to PRC Project Manager about progress and needs.
3. Clinical management and supervision of junior technicians
Aim: To ensure quality of production and delivery of prosthetic and orthotic devices; ensuring that the devices meet the needs of users and cosmesis is maintained
To train technicians & technician assistant as agreed upon by the Head of Technical Department
To identify and provide suggestion areas of improvement in the technical skills of technicians with aim of improving clinical care in the PRC
To ensure that when devices are delivered ,they are well fitting and meet technical standards ( alignment anatomical alignment is maintained to promote function and , cosmesis etc)
To check and ensure the P&O technicians keeps appropriate patients records
To observe the performance of the P&O technicians and P&O delivery of devices on a regularly base.
Actually participate in the workshop for RMS, RCAF workshop Contribute to the development of the PRC procurement plan's BoQs and forecast for materials and equipment
Other Responsibilities
To follow the maintenance instructions of the machines at PRC.
Responsible for cleaning his/her work place and machinery at the end of each day
To inform Head of Technical Dept. about things that need to be repaired or maintained
To participate in weekly or monthly meetings
Any other tasks in line with his/her job not mentioned in the Terms of Reference and based on the requisition/ requirements of the project should be fulfilled by the employee when requested by the PRC project manager and/or Head of Technical Department.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge required
Essential
Have Cat 1 Degree in P&O profession
Have 3 year work experience in prosthetics and orthotics production.
Desirable:
Have Cat 1 Degree in P&O
Have 5+ years work experience
Skills required
Essential
Information processing
Organization
Management
Ability to work in a team
Group leadership
Desirable
Implication
Initiative
Creation
Adaptability
Relational skills
Submission Guideline:
Please send your CV and Cover letter to: recruitment@afghanistan.hi.org
Note: Applications without mentioning the Position Title & Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email will NOT be considered.
Disabled & Females are particularly encouraged to apply
- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.
"The P&O Supervisor will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"
Submission Email:
recruitment@afghanistan.hi.org
