Orthopaedic Trauma Technicians at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Requirements for appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of a Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster and Traction Technology or Certificate in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution;
• Must be Computer literate.

Duties and responsibilities:

• The Orthopaedic Trauma Technician shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following:
• Manipulating and Reducing fractures and dislocations;
• Fixing and removing casts, bandages to and from patients;
• Correcting Congenital Talipes Equino – Venous (C.T.E.V);
• Participating in managing of minor orthopaedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents;
• Sensitizing and creating awareness on orthopaedic trauma conditions to communities;
• Guiding and counseling patients, clients and staff on issues regarding to orthopaedic trauma;
• Referring patients and clients to appropriate level of care;
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor