Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into the Plaster Technician Cadre. Work at this level involves a variety of duties and responsibilities of a limited scope and complexity under the guidance and supervision of more senior officer, specifically the duties and responsibilities include application and removal of  plaster and traction; recording of procedure carried out on patients; counselling patients; ordering plaster and other supplies and assisting in planning and organizing orthopaedic care; take charge of a plaster room, ward, theatre or a section in the hospital besides being involved in teaching duties.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-


Plaster Technician’s Certificate from the Kenya Medical Training College or other approved equivalent qualifications.
Demonstrated ability, initiative and competence in discharging duties and responsibilities at that level