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.

Technical Tasks:

• Participate in the clinic team discussion, take part in the examination and provide prescriptions: and provide advice on the design of the prosthetic/orthotic device interface, suspension, and selection of the proper components.
• Assists and advises in consultation with a Physiotherapist or orthopedic surgeon on relevant aspects of pre-surgical, post-surgical, 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 the selection of materials, components, and additional aids.
• Takes all casts and measurements 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.
• Takes 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 to optimism fit and function.
• Collaborates and consults with others engaged in the management of the patient/client.

Supervisory Tasks:

• Supervises the activities performed by technicians and other supporting staff working at workshops.

Training Tasks:

• Supervise and provide training and hands-on support to individuals of technicians/bench workers.
• lecture and demonstrate to colleagues in his profession and other professionals concerned with prosthetics/orthotics, the community, and other interested groups.
• Take part in and contribute to the process of continuing professional development.
• Keeps abreast of new developments concerning prosthetics/orthotics and teaching techniques

Language Requirements:

• Good knowledge of Dari, Pashto, and English both written and spoken.

Qualifications Required:

• Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics ISPO Category II or equivalent (3 years of formal education in the relevant field).

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant Prosthetics & Orthotics experience, especially within international NGOs, agencies or similar organizations.

Skills:

• Computer skills at the operator level, especially with MS Office packages.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Honest, proactive, and well-mannered.
• Afghan National preferred; local candidates will be given priority.

The subject must be included of position title and vacancy# (Associate Prosthetist & Orthotist-1342024) 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.

Note: The chance will be given to the local communities. 

nac.jobs@nacaf.org