Orthopaedic Workshop Manager Non-profit Jobs - CoRSU

Duty Station: Kisubi, Wakiso, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Orthopedics

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.

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.

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:

hr@corsu-hospital.org or hand deliver your application to the CoRSU Simon

Bridger Block Reception.