Orthopaedic Technologist (Category II)

Position Title: Orthopaedic Technologist (Category II)

2025-03-15 Takhar Full Time 9

Job Location:	Takhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	According to NAC Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	212025
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Takhar (Taloqan)

Organization:	Norwegian Afghanistan Committee
Years of Experience:	3-4 years’ relevant Prosthetics & Orthotics experience, especially within an NGO or similar organization.
Contract Duration:	Project Based
Gender:	Male
Education:	Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics ISPO Category II 0r equivalent (3 years formal education in relevant field).
Close date:	2025-03-15

About Norwegian Afghanistan Committee:

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Job Descriptions:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The CATII is hired to

Supervisory Tasks

Supervises the activities to be performed by technicians (Category III) and other supporting staff working at workshops.

Technical Tasks

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 cosmetic.

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 Tasks

Supervise and take part in providing training and hands on 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

Job Requirements:

Language requirements, if any

Good English knowledge and Dari and Pashto, both written and spoken.

Qualifications Required

Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics ISPO Category II 0r equivalent (3 years formal education in relevant field).

Work Experience

3-4 years’ relevant Prosthetics & Orthotics experience, especially within an NGO or similar organization.

Skills

Computer skill at operator level, especially with MS Office packages.

Interpersonal and communication skills.

Team worker, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Honest, proactive and well mannered.

To be Afghan National, local candidate will be preferred.

Submission Guidelines:

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy Orthopedic Technologist (Category II)212025). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

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