Senior Orthopaedic Trauma Technician (2 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No.  03/PROM/2023/62

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Orthopaedic Trauma Technician I for a minimum of three (3) years;
• Certificate in either Orthopaedic Plaster and Traction Technology or Orthopedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Non-Operative Management of Fractures and Congenial EquinoVarus (CTEV) course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Supervisory Skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from recognized institution; 
• Certificate in computer applications; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and result.

Duties and responsibilities 

• Interpreting radiological images of orthopedic and trauma cases; 
• Coaching mentoring and providing on job training to staff working under them; 
• Carrying minor orthopedic techniques involving insertion and removal of Steinman’s pins and skull calipers; 
• Removing external fixators;
• Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations; 
• Fixing and removing casts, bandages and tractions to and from patients; 
• Correcting congenital Talipes Equino-varus (C.T.E.V);
• Participating in the management of minor orthopedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents; 
• Sensitizing and creating awareness on orthopedic trauma conditions to the communities; 
• Counseling patients/clients on issues regarding orthopedic trauma;
• Participating in curriculum development for orthopedic trauma personnel in liaison with other stakeholders; and 
• Supervising work and staff under the officer in the area of deployment