About this role
Position Summary: Fabricates high quality assistive devices under the direction of prosthetist/orthotists and physiotherapists that improve the mobility of children with disability and enable their full participation in society.
Essential Duties:
- Fabricates and assembles prosthetic and orthotic devices according to prosthetist/orthotist instructions.
- Prepares and fills prosthetic/orthotic casts aligned according to prosthetist/orthotist instructions
- Prepares additional prosthetic/orthotic components including sewing leather straps, bending and attaching metal uprights and joints
- Documents the components and techniques used in the fabrication of a device
- Maintains inventory of supplies and materials
- Communicates with clinicians to ensure that treatment plans are on schedule
- Evaluates devices at each stage of fabrication to ensure high quality and patient safety
- Replaces or repairs broken components including straps, padding, lining, rivets etc. as required.
- Demonstrates ongoing personal and professional development by undertaking relevant trainings including CPD activities as may be organised inside or outside the hospital
- Adheres to CURE and national/international protocols and documentation standards
- Performs routine maintenance of tools and equipment and reports any malfunction to the immediate supervisor or appropriate person(s) as soon as possible
- Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor. Education and Experience:
- 5 O'Levels
- A relevant certificate in Prosthetics and Orthotics will be an added advantage
- Previous experience of a workshop or manufacturing environment including the use of hand and power tools and measuring tools.
- Previous experience of inventory management and stock control.
- Experience of fabricating prosthetic/orthotic devices is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Knowledge and Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including in English
- Empathy and compassion for children with disabilities and their families.
- Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and work independently
- Basic IT skills including use of MS Word and MS excel.