Major Duties and Responsibilities
Supervisory
Supervises the activities to be performed by technicians (Category III) and other supporting staff working at workshops.
Technical
Participate in the clinic discussion, take part in the examination and provide prescriptions: and provide advice on the design of the prosthetic/orthotic device interface, suspension and selection of the proper components.
Assists and advises in consultation with Physiotherapist or orthopedic surgeon on relevant aspects of pre-surgical, post-surgical, therapeutic management of individuals requiring prosthetic/orthotic devices.
Records and reports any pertinent information regarding patients/clients and their families, including a determination of expectations and needs.
Communicates appropriate information to patients/clients and their families.
Identifies physical and other relevant characteristics of the patient/client.
Formulates a range of prosthetic or orthotic designs as specified in the curriculum guidelines. This includes selection of materials, components and additional aids.
Takes all casts and measurements required for proper fabrication and fitting.
Modifies positive and/or negative models and/or layouts of design to obtain optimal fit and alignment.
Carries out fitting, static and dynamic alignment and, where appropriate, preliminary training and initial check-out.
Performs and/or supervises fabrication of the prosthesis or orthosis.
Advises the team and participates directly in final check-out and evaluation of fit, function and cosmetics.
Instructs the patient or family in the use and care of the device.
Take part in follow-up procedures as well as maintenance, repair and replacement of the appliances.
Recognizes the need to repeat any of the identified steps to fit and function optimism.
Collaborates and consults with others engaged in the management of the patient/client.
Training Responsibility
Supervise and take part in providing training and support to individuals of Category III (technicians/bench workers).
lecture and demonstrate to colleagues in his profession and other professionals concerned with prosthetics/orthotics and to community and other interested groups.
Take part in and contribute to the process of continuing professional development.
Keeps abreast of new developments concerning prosthetics/orthotics and teaching techniques.
Inter organizational relation
Promote gender equality, non-discrimination about ethnic, political and religious background
To participate actively in workshops, seminars & conference organized by the NAC management
Promotes good coordination with other NAC projects, all RMOs units and other units/departments at RMOs
Relation with external agencies
To participate actively in ensuring broad understanding and acceptance by local communities of the DP projects and NAC in general
To actively ensure community participation in DI program.
Specific Deliverables
Take responsibility for your own work and honestly seek to achieve organizational and personal objectives and groups.
Medical, legal and ethical requirements
Provides service to the user within a recognized prosthetics/orthotics code of ethics.
Provides service to the user, which complies with medical/legal requirements.
Promote gender equality, non-discrimination regarding ethnic, political and religious background.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
To actively contribute to the successful development and good reputation of the NAC
To do any other duties assigned by the Reginal Program Coordinator.
What are our expectations?
Build and maintain effective relationships with team, colleagues, approachable, diplomatic, and supportive with developed listening skills. A commitment to growth and making difference in the lives of others through innovative ways.
Other information
Honest, proactive and well mannered.
Adherence to policies and procedures
To be Afghan National.
