Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician
Job Description
Title: Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician
Company Name: Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV)
Vacancy: 3
Age: at least 18 years
Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Experience:
∎ At most 1 year
Published: 30 Jun 2024
Education:
∎ CAT II (Category 2 Diploma degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics). Note: "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don't have the specific and required educational qualification mentioned in the advertisement."
∎ CAT II (Category 2 Diploma degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics). Note: "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don't have the specific and required educational qualification mentioned in the advertisement."
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ 0-1 year of previous experience in prosthetic manufacturing.
∎ Preferably 0-1 year of experience in development and humanitarian contexts.
∎ Registered with a local association.
∎ Previous NGO experience is preferred.
∎ Ability to work in harsh conditions.
∎ Strong multidisciplinary teamwork approach.
∎ Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla.
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Sensitivity to child protection and gender-based violence issues.
∎ Experience in humanitarian contexts, particularly in rehabilitation and inclusion.
∎ Knowledge of Chittagonian/Rohingya language is a strong asset.
∎ Knowledge of English and/or Burmese language.
∎ Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
∎ 0-1 year of previous experience in prosthetic manufacturing.
∎ Preferably 0-1 year of experience in development and humanitarian contexts.
∎ Registered with a local association.
∎ Previous NGO experience is preferred.
∎ Ability to work in harsh conditions.
∎ Strong multidisciplinary teamwork approach.
∎ Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla.
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Sensitivity to child protection and gender-based violence issues.
∎ Experience in humanitarian contexts, particularly in rehabilitation and inclusion.
∎ Knowledge of Chittagonian/Rohingya language is a strong asset.
∎ Knowledge of English and/or Burmese language.
∎ Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Manufacture and repair prosthetic devices using a range of techniques and materials.
∎ Stay updated with advances in prosthetic manufacturing technology and techniques.
∎ Measure, fabricate, produce, and deliver Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) devices in collaboration with Rehabilitation Officers and Physiotherapists.
∎ Provide training, assessment, and follow-up for individuals using devices, including technical checks, initial standing and gait training, and guidance on use, maintenance, repair, and replacement.
∎ Ensure all individuals receive quality prosthetics and orthotics, both in workshops and on the field.
∎ Consider contraindications and precautions to ensure beneficiary safety during service provision (DO NO HARM).
∎ Fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices using low-temperature thermoplastic materials.
∎ Perform basic repairs of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
∎ Create low-cost and custom-made orthotic devices.
∎ Adjust and fabricate shoes and sandals for height and arch adjustments.
∎ Fit and adjust ready-to-use orthotic devices.
∎ Repair and maintain assistive devices such as wheelchairs and crutches.
∎ Fabricate low-cost positioning devices.
∎ Follow project management policies and procedures for P&O service provision.
∎ Maintain individual files and records for each person receiving P&O devices, with regular follow-ups.
∎ Conduct periodic field visits for device follow-up and development.
∎ Support procurement and installation of workshop equipment.
∎ Assist in preparing proposals for prosthetic material purchases and quality checks.
∎ Set up the P&O workshop according to specifications, ensuring accessibility and safety.
∎ Maintain effective and efficient workshop operations and advise on costs related to materials, equipment, maintenance, training, and service delivery.
∎ Coordinate with Rehabilitation Therapists and Physiotherapists to provide necessary gait training and rehabilitation therapy.
∎ Collaborate closely with the rehabilitation team for patient treatment, follow-up, and evaluation.
∎ Produce updated reports and case stories as required by management.
∎ Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives and adapt work arrangements for effective humanitarian response.
∎ Perform other related activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
∎ SARPV is a leading non-profit organization committed to empowering underprivileged communities since 1988. Our focus ranges from disability support to poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, and beyond. We pioneer initiatives that transform lives and build sustainable futures. By recognizing the correlation between disasters and disabilities, we provide sensitive response and relief operations. Our holistic approach prioritizes socio-economic development, believing economic empowerment is key to a dignified life. At SARPV, we offer a dynamic work environment where creativity and compassion thrive. SARPV team tries to make a real difference in the world. Together, we create positive change and uplift the most vulnerable members of society.
∎ Position: Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician
∎ Line Manager: In-Charge Prosthetics and Orthotics.
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term
∎ Duration of the Contract: July -2024 to October-2025.
∎ Note: The advertised position will be contingent upon contract award.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Operational Implementation:
∎ Manufacture and repair prosthetic devices using a range of techniques and materials.
∎ Stay updated with advances in prosthetic manufacturing technology and techniques.
∎ Measure, fabricate, produce, and deliver Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) devices in collaboration with Rehabilitation Officers and Physiotherapists.
∎ Provide training, assessment, and follow-up for individuals using devices, including technical checks, initial standing and gait training, and guidance on use, maintenance, repair, and replacement.
∎ Ensure all individuals receive quality prosthetics and orthotics, both in workshops and on the field.
∎ Consider contraindications and precautions to ensure beneficiary safety during service provision (DO NO HARM).
∎ Fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices using low-temperature thermoplastic materials.
∎ Perform basic repairs of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
∎ Create low-cost and custom-made orthotic devices.
∎ Adjust and fabricate shoes and sandals for height and arch adjustments.
∎ Fit and adjust ready-to-use orthotic devices.
∎ Repair and maintain assistive devices such as wheelchairs and crutches.
∎ Fabricate low-cost positioning devices.
∎ Follow project management policies and procedures for P&O service provision.
∎ Maintain individual files and records for each person receiving P&O devices, with regular follow-ups.
∎ Conduct periodic field visits for device follow-up and development.
∎ Support procurement and installation of workshop equipment.
∎ Assist in preparing proposals for prosthetic material purchases and quality checks.
∎ Set up the P&O workshop according to specifications, ensuring accessibility and safety.
∎ Maintain effective and efficient workshop operations and advise on costs related to materials, equipment, maintenance, training, and service delivery.
∎ Coordinate with Rehabilitation Therapists and Physiotherapists to provide necessary gait training and rehabilitation therapy.
∎ Collaborate closely with the rehabilitation team for patient treatment, follow-up, and evaluation.
∎ Produce updated reports and case stories as required by management.
∎ Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives and adapt work arrangements for effective humanitarian response.
∎ Perform other related activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Gross salary (monthly): BDT 44,625/-
∎ Phone bill allowance (monthly): As per Policy
∎ Travel allowance (monthly): Bill on actual
∎ Weekly 2 holidays.
∎ Gross salary (monthly): BDT 44,625/-
∎ Phone bill allowance (monthly): As per Policy
∎ Travel allowance (monthly): Bill on actual
∎ Weekly 2 holidays.
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ If the candidates feel that their qualification, exposure and experience match with our requirements, and they are willing to commit to our values and are sympathetic to our beliefs then please send your complete and updated CV by filling up the Google form link given below before the closing date. You have to give real and all information in the form. Interview session is expected to take place in a shortest time after the application deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. Verification of Educational and professional experience certificates will be done after/during Interview.
∎ Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/8FwAcQz1sKQniKWZ6
∎ Last date of Application: 5 July 2024
∎ Read Before Apply: "The advertised position will be contingent upon contract award"
Company Information:
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV)
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV)
274/4 (3rd Floor), South Monipur (60 feet Road), Mirpur,
Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) is devoted to work for the most underprivileged and marginalized vulnerable groups of the society for their socioeconomic development to transform them as productive human resource with a dignified lifestyle. People with Disability are the prime focus of our every work. Along with the disability issue SARPV is also intervening in various sensitive issues like poverty eradication, educational support, health service providing, establishing rights, climate change and DRM, skill development to integrate the vulnerable groups in the mainstream of society those who are leading life with uncertainty in the society.
Address::
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV)
274/4 (3rd Floor), South Monipur (60 feet Road), Mirpur,
Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) is devoted to work for the most underprivileged and marginalized vulnerable groups of the society for their socioeconomic development to transform them as productive human resource with a dignified lifestyle. People with Disability are the prime focus of our every work. Along with the disability issue SARPV is also intervening in various sensitive issues like poverty eradication, educational support, health service providing, establishing rights, climate change and DRM, skill development to integrate the vulnerable groups in the mainstream of society those who are leading life with uncertainty in the society.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 5 Jul 2024
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
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