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Job Description

Technical Tasks:

• Participate in the clinic team 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 a Physiotherapist or orthopedic surgeon on relevant aspects of pre-surgical, post-surgical, and 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 the 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.
• Takes 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 optimism fit and function.
• Collaborates and consults with others engaged in the management of the patient/client.

Supervisory Tasks:

• Supervises the activities performed by technicians and other supporting staff working at workshops.

Training Tasks:

• Supervise and provide training and hands-on support to individuals of technicians/bench workers.
• lecture and demonstrate to colleagues in his profession and other professionals concerned with prosthetics/orthotics, the 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

Skills Required

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Submission Guideline:

The subject must be included of position title and vacancy# (Associate Prosthetist & Orthotist-272025) 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.

Note: The chance will be given to the local communities. 

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