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

Supervisory

Supervises the activities to be performed by technicians (Category III) and other supporting staff working at workshops.

Technical  

Participate in the clinic 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 Physiotherapist or orthopedic surgeon on relevant aspects of pre-surgical, post-surgical, 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 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.

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 to fit and function optimism.

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

Training Responsibility

Supervise and take part in providing training and support to individuals of Category III (technicians/bench workers).

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

Inter organizational relation

Promote gender equality, non-discrimination about ethnic, political and religious background

To participate actively in workshops, seminars & conference organized by the NAC management

Promotes good coordination with other NAC projects, all RMOs units and other units/departments at RMOs

Relation with external agencies

To participate actively in ensuring broad understanding and acceptance by local communities of the DP projects and NAC in general

To actively ensure community participation in DI program.

 Specific Deliverables

Take responsibility for your own work and honestly seek to achieve organizational and personal objectives and groups.

Medical, legal and ethical requirements

Provides service to the user within a recognized prosthetics/orthotics code of ethics.

Provides service to the user, which complies with medical/legal requirements.

Promote gender equality, non-discrimination regarding ethnic, political and religious background.         

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

To actively contribute to the successful development and good reputation of the NAC

To do any other duties assigned by the Reginal Program Coordinator.

What are our expectations?

Build and maintain effective relationships with team, colleagues, approachable, diplomatic, and supportive with developed listening skills. A commitment to growth and making difference in the lives of others through innovative ways.

Other information

Honest, proactive and well mannered.

Adherence to policies and procedures

To be Afghan National.

Language requirements, if any

Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto, both written and spoken, is required. Proficiency in other local languages will be an advantage.

Qualifications Required

Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics ISPO Category II 0r equivalent (3 years formal education in relevant field).

Work Experience

3-4 years of relevant experience in Prosthetics & Orthotics, particularly within international NGOs, agencies, or similar organizations.

Skills

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

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork, critical thinking, decision making and problems solving skills

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Orthopedic Technologist (Category II)-042025). 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.

nac.jobs@nacaf.org