Duties and Responsibilities


Duties and responsibilities involve provision of supportive services in orthopedics, which entail preparation, and fitting of appliances that are required in orthopedics in health institutions.
In addition, the officer will be expected to assess patient needs;
Verify and maintain information relating to patients;
Order and maintain records of supplies as well as guiding, supervising and counselling of staff working under him.


Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to the grade of Orthopedic Technologist, a candidate must:


Be in possession of at least the Kenya Certificate of Education Division II or its equivalent with credit passes in the relevant subjects;
Diploma in Orthopedic Technology or possess an equivalent qualification from any other recognized medical training institution;
Have successfully completed at least three years pre-service training at a Medical Training Centre.
Be a member of Kenya Society of Orthopaedic Trauma Technologists (KESOTT).