Job Description

Title: Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ CAT II (Category 2 Diploma degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics).
∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don't have the specific and required educational qualification mentioned in the advertisement".

Experience Requirements:
∎ Na

Job Context:
∎ HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster situations throughout Bangladesh. With projects in different districts of the country, HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations, but also with their families, their communities, and local humanitarian actors in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights, and provide sustainability in its action. As one of the key organizations in the disability sector, HI has a wide range of projects which assist in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities and their issues in emergency and development contexts, building capacities of local stakeholders, and reducing the impact of natural and human-made disasters. Particularly in Cox`s Bazar district, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, MH/PSS, SRH, protection, and inclusive education with an inclusion mainstreaming approach to refugees and host populations affected by the forcibly displaced undocumented Myanmar nationals. HI`s multi-sectoral mobile units (MU) and static approach are currently working in 15 camps located in both Teknaf and Ukhiya Upazilas and surrounding host areas providing comprehensive services in physical rehabilitation, primary health care, protection, and MHPSS.
∎ HI is currently implementing a development and humanitarian response project in Kurigram, and Cox`s Bazar district through 4 project offices (Kurigram, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 2 coordination offices (Dhaka and Cox Bazar).
∎ Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education, and Atlas Logistics
∎ Number of staff: Around 294 National staff and 06 international staff
∎ HI is currently looking for Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician for its “Strengthening Protection, Health, and Resilience of Refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh 2023-2025 project funded by FCDO. Reporting to the Project Manager the Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician contributes to implementing the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in the country where s/he is based. The Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician contributes to the implementation of his/her project, ensuring the optimal quality and impact of the project. S/he works closely with the programme technical team.
∎ Job Location: Teknaf
∎ Line Manager: Project Manager
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term
∎ Duration of the Contract: October 2023 to February 2025.
∎ "The advertised position will be contingent upon contract award"
∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectation".

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Mission 1: Operational implementation
∎ Undertake measurement, fabrication, production, and delivery of Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) devices:
∎ In close collaboration with the Rehabilitation officer and assistant identify and assess the person with disabilities who require P&O services at HI implementing areas of Cox's Bazar.
∎ Provide appropriate training, assessment, and follow-up of individuals with the device, by performing the necessary technical checks, initial standing and gait training, and providing information about the use, maintenance, repair, and replacement times, while involving caregivers and beneficiaries' families.
∎ Assure all people with disabilities receive quality prosthetics and orthotics, both in workshops and on the field as per requirements
∎ Take into account contraindications and precautions related to the measurement, fabrication, production, and delivery of the orthotic and prosthetic devices to ensure the beneficiary's safety during the service provision. (DO NO HARM).
∎ Fabrication of orthotic devices like - Hand splints and AFO by using low-temperature Thermoplastic (Orfit/ Technofit).
∎ The basic repair of Prosthetic and Orthotic devices such as AFO, KAFO, Hand splint, etc.
∎ Fabrication of low-cost and custom-made orthotic devices such as Gaiter, Lumber belt, arm slings, etc. by using steel strips, cotton, cloth, Velcro, etc.
∎ Fabrication or adjustment of shoes and sandals - height adjustment, Arc adjustment, etc.
∎ Custom fitting and adjustment of ready-to-use orthotic devices such as AFO and Lumber belt etc.
∎ Repair and maintenance of assistive devices such as a wheelchair, crutch, etc.
∎ Fabrication of low-cost positioning devices such as corner sitting, CP chairs, Standing frames, cylindrical and incline wedge/cushions, etc.
∎ Follow and respect policies and procedures of P&O service provision by the rehabilitation TU and management.
∎ Maintain individual files for each person with a disability receiving P&O devices and carry out regular follow-up as per the requirement of the particular person.
∎ Maintain all records about service delivery.
∎ Periodic field visits to follow up with the user and find out the further development of the devices.
∎ Procurement
∎ Support to Plan & advise on the installation of equipment in the workshop
∎ Assist and follow up in the procurement of the equipment and materials as required for the workshop production.
∎ Support to prepare a proposal on Orthosis material & relevant purchase and quality check of the materials.
∎ P&O Workshop Setup
∎ Set up the P&O workshop as per accepted specifications.
∎ Ensure the workshop is barrier-free for easy access to people with disabilities.
∎ Ensure all safety measures are maintained within the workshop to reduce hazards in the operation of various machinery and equipment.
∎ Workshop Maintenance
∎ Ensure effective and efficient P&O workshop maintenance.
∎ Advise operating management on various costs related to P&O materials, equipment, maintenance, training, and service delivery.
∎ Coordination with Rehabilitation Team
∎ Maintain necessary coordination with Rehabilitation Therapists.
∎ Ensure required gait training is provided to the clients after prosthetic and orthotic fitments.
∎ Ensure that the beneficiaries receive rehabilitation therapy as required, for example, the release of contracture and healing of stump edema before the fitment of devices.
∎ Work closely with the Rehabilitation team for patient treatment, follow-up, and evaluation.
∎ Reporting and capitalization
∎ Produce updated reports at regular intervals as required by the management and technical unit in terms of donor and organizational requirements.
∎ Produces case stories with rehabilitation officers as per requirement.
∎ Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response
∎ Contribute to the program's emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency situation, adapt his/her working arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI.
∎ Perform any other related activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ 0-1 year experience in working on the same thematic preferably in development and humanitarian context.
∎ Be registered with a local association.
∎ Previous I/NGO experience
∎ Able to work in harsh conditions
∎ Strong multidisciplinary teamwork approach
∎ Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla.
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh
∎ Communication skills in both verbal and written Bangla are necessary.
∎ Sensitized on issues related to child protection, protection of gender-based violence, etc.
∎ Experienced in Humanitarian Context, preferably in the field of rehabilitation, inclusion.
∎ Experience working in a multidisciplinary context
∎ Knowledge of Chittagonian / Rohingya language is a strong asset
∎ Knowledge of English and/or Burmese language
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary:
∎ Tk. 47439 - 51663 (Monthly)
∎ A hardship allowance will be added to working in Cox`s Bazar District only. Salary will be determined based on experience, qualification, and budget availability. Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectation".

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Medical Coverage: Staff & dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical, medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
∎ Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 15 Aug 2023

Company Information:
∎ 2 Aug 2023
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House 3/A, Road 36, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Web : https://hi.org/en/index
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specializing in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, assisting them and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organization has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergencies. It operates as a federation made up of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) that provide human and financial resources, manage projects, and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works with persons with disabilities and with their families, their communities, and society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 4 project offices (Kurigram, Sitakundu, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 1 coordination office (Cox Bazar).

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community-based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extremely poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.

Category: NGO/Development

: "The advertised position will be contingent upon contract award"Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectation".Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with the latest CV with 02 References (Current/Last Supervisor only) including the Head of HR of the current employer to Bdjobs.com by Tuesday, 15 August 2023. Only Bangladeshi national candidates are eligible to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified, potential, matched female candidates and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and will be preferred in case of similar qualifications to other candidates.HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.HI is committed to a safe workplace for everyone to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. The humanitarian principles focus on equity and inclusion with a solid commitment to these values. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values personally and professionally.Any persuasion by the person, phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate. The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon a successful reference check, the pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants. Please be noted that this position will be confirmed after confirmation of the award.