Orthopaedic Workshop Manager Non-profit Jobs – CoRSU

Organization: CoRSU
Duty Station: Kisubi, Wakiso, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Orthopedics
About CoRSU:
CoRSU
was established in 2006 as a private non-profit, non-government organization in
Uganda after extensive consultation with various stake holders. It is a Ugandan
initiative which was encouraged and supported by CBM with the main aim of
expanding and improving the rehabilitation services for children and people
with disability.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Make sure that artificial limbs are
    fabricated for correction or replacement of missing body parts to restore
    function.
  • Ensure that wheelchairs, crutches, walking
    sticks, shoes etc are made or obtained to facilitate movement of patients.
  • The incumbent will also refer complicated
    cases to Orthopedic Surgeons.
  • Continuously assess performance of orthopedic
    technologists and complete their annual appraisal forms.
  • Actively participate in planning and
    budgeting for the orthopedic unit and account for the allocated resources.
  • Control the unit and ensure proper management
    of patients.
  • The incumbent will identify manpower,
    promotional and training needs and make necessary recommendations.
  • Ensure that staff adhere to the professional
    code of conduct.
  • Regularly receive and prepare statistics /
    reports for submission.
  • Carry out operational research and develop
    appropriate technologies.
  • Ensure that equipment is secure, functional
    and well maintained.
  • In charge of the requisition and ensure that
    equipment and other supplies are available in the workshops and maintain
    inventory.
  • Perform any other duties that may be assigned
    from time to time by the supervisor or his her designate.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should at least hold a Diploma
    in Orthopedic Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Possession
    of a Diploma in Health Service Management or equivalent qualification will
    be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience, three of
    which as an orthopedic Technician.
  • The applicant must also be registered with
    the Allied Health Professionals Council.
  • Excellent counseling, communication and
    interpersonal skills.
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications
and updated CVs to:  CoRSU,
Rehabilitation Hospital, P.O. Box 46, Kisubi, Uganda or via email to:
hr@corsu-hospital.org or hand deliver your application to the CoRSU Simon
Bridger Block Reception.
Deadline: 9th April 2016
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