The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

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Specific tasks and responsibilities

Technical Tasks:

Participate in the clinic team; takes part in the examination and prescription: and advises on the design of the prosthetic/orthotic device interface, suspension and selection of the proper components.

Assists and advises on relevant aspects of pre-surgical, post-surgical, medical and therapeutic management of individuals requiring prosthetic/orthotic devices.

Records and reports any pertinent information regarding patients/clients and their families, including a determination of expectations and needs.

Communicates appropriate information to patients/clients and their families.

Identifies physical and other relevant characteristics of the patient/client.

Formulates a range of prosthetic or orthotic designs as specified in the curriculum guidelines. This includes selection of materials, components and additional aids.

Takes all casts and measurement required for proper fabrication and fitting.

Modifies positive and/or negative models and/or layouts of design to obtain optimal fit and alignment.

Carries out fitting, static and dynamic alignment and, where appropriate, preliminary training and initial check-out.

Performs and/or supervises fabrication of the prosthesis or orthosis.

Advises the team and participates directly in final check-out and evaluation of fit, function and cosmetics.

      Instructs the patient or family in the use and care of the device.

Take part in follow-up procedures as well as maintenance, repair and replacement of the            appliances.

Recognizes the need to repeat any of the identified steps in order to fit and function optimism.

Collaborates and consults with others engaged in the management of the patient/client,

Training Tasks:

Is required to take part in and contribute to the process of continuing professional development of the junior technicians and assistants

May lecture and demonstrate to colleagues in his profession and other professionals concerned with prosthetics/orthotics and to community and other interested groups.

Keeps abreast of new developments concerning prosthetics/orthotics.

Values, Accountability and Integrity

Take responsibility for own work and honestly seeking to achieve organizational and personal objectives. Groups.

Ambitious and Creative

A commitment to growth and making difference in the lives of other through innovative ways

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships with team, colleagues, approachable, diplomatic, and supportive with developed listening skills.

Reporting T0:

Orthopedic Workshop Supervisor

Language requirements, if any

Oral and written fluency in Dari, Pashto, and English.

Qualifications Required:

A relevant educational degree in orthopedic technology or a related field. However, a diploma in Orthopedic Technology (CAT II) or a BSc. in Orthopedic Technology will be preferred.

Work Experience:

2-3 years’ relevant orthopedic Technology experience, especially within an NGO, UN agencies or similar organization.

Skills:

Computer skill at operator level, especially with MS Office packages.

Interpersonal and communication skills.

Team worker, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Experience of planning, reporting and budgeting.

Shows strong commitment to respect the rights of people with disabilities and to support them to achieve their goals.

Patient care skills.

Attention to details.

The subject must be included of position title and vacancy# (Prosthetics/Orthotics (Category II-1062024) please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

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