Orthopaedic Workshop Assistant

Bulawayo, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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Entry Level

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:
1. 5 O'Levels
2. A relevant certificate in Prosthetics and Orthotics will be an added advantage
3. Previous experience of a workshop or manufacturing environment including the use of hand and
power tools and measuring tools.
4. Previous experience of inventory management and stock control.
5. Experience of fabricating prosthetic/orthotic devices is desirable but not essential as training will
be provided.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including in English
2. Empathy and compassion for children with disabilities and their families.
3. Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
4. Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and work independently
5. Basic IT skills including use of MS Word and MS excel.

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