Job Title: Orthopaedic Workshop Manager
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.
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:
[email protected] or hand deliver your application to the CoRSU Simon
Bridger Block Reception.
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:
[email protected] or hand deliver your application to the CoRSU Simon
Bridger Block Reception.
Deadline: 9th April 2016
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