Orthopaedic Trauma Technician - 3 Posts at Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: interpretation radiological images of orthopedic and trauma cases; coaching, mentoring and providing on job training to staff working under them; carrying out minor orthopedic operative 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 Equino- Varus (C.T.E.V); Participating in the management of minor orthopaedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents; sensitizing and creating awareness on orthopaedic trauma conditions to the communities; and counseling patients/ clients with orthopaedic trauma needs.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: -

• Certificate in either Orthopedic Plaster and Traction Technology or Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution;