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:

Prosthetist/Orthotist is responsible for direct user/patient services and management of the disability programes orthopaedic workshop, providing direct service to persons with disabilities; management and supervision training and education; community services; research and development and carried out within an ethical code and complying with medical and legal requirements.

Technical

1. Patient Care

• Participates as an active clinic team member in discussions and meetings; takes part in the examination and prescription; and advises on the design of the prosthetic/orthotic device, including the socket or body/device interface, suspension, and selection of proper components.
• Assists and advises in consultation with physiotherapist on relevant aspects of pre-surgical, post-surgical, and therapeutic management of individuals requiring prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Records and reports of any relevant information regarding users and user’s families, including a determination of expectations and needs.
• Communicates appropriate information to the users and their families.

2. Fitting, fabrication, and treatment

•  Supervises and directs the activities of individuals in Category II (orthopedic technologists) and Category III (bench technicians) in fitting and fabrication.
•  Identifies physical and other relevant characteristics of the user.
•  Formulates prosthetics or orthotics designs, including 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 layout of the design to obtain optimal fit and alignment.
•  Carries out fitting, static and dynamic alignment, and, where appropriate, preliminary training and initial checkout.
• Performs and/or supervises fabrication of the prosthesis or orthosis.

3. Evaluation and follow-up

• Advises the team and participates directly in final checkout and evaluation of fit, function, and cosmetics.
• Instructs the user or family in the use and care of the device.
• Take part in follow-up procedures as well as maintenance, repairs, and replacement of the appliance.
•  Recognizes the need to repeat any of the identified steps to optimize fit and function.

Collaborates and consults with others engaged in the management of the person requiring prosthetic/orthotics service

Supervisory  

• Supervises and directs the activities to be performed by orthopedic technologists and bench technicians’ personnel in fitting and fabrication.
• Provide ongoing appropriate technical support for staff working with workshops.
• Supervises clinical and laboratory/workshop activities assigned to him/her.
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Maintenance of a safe working environment and procedures.
• Inventory and stock control.
• Appropriate record keeping.
• Total quality management.

Training Tasks:

• Supervises and conducts education and training of individuals orthopedic technologists and technicians/bench workers.
• Lectures and demonstrations to colleagues in his/her profession and other professionals concerned with prosthetics/orthotics 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.
• Makes a professional contribution to and takes part in community rehabilitation programs.
• Conducts continuing evaluation of his activities.
• Participate in formal evaluation and research programs.
• Participates in scientific/professional meetings and contributes papers to scientific/professional journals.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in Dari, Pashto and English, both written and spoken.

Qualifications Required:

• Prosthetics & Orthotics ISPO Category I (4 years of formal structured education leading to a university degree).

Work Experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant Prosthetics & Orthotics experience, particularly within international NGOs, agencies, or similar organizations.
• Experience with disability programs or disability support organizations would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Computer skills at the operator level, especially with MS Office packages.
• Planning, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

The subject must be included of position title and vacancy# (Prosthetist/Orthotist-1332024) 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