Orthopedic Trauma Technologist III - 4 Posts

The County Government of Kitui is seeking to recruit four (4) Orthopedic Trauma Technologists III. This is a permanent and pensionable position tasked with providing essential orthopedic support and trauma care services within the county health facilities.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Salary Scale

Ksh. 26,900 x 1,110 – 28,010 x 1,120 – 29,130 x 1,150 – 30,280 x 1,170 – 31,450 x 1,250 – 32,700 x 1,300 – 34,000 x 1,380 – 35,380 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• 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.);
• Counseling patients/clients on issues regarding orthopaedic trauma;
• Cleaning and treating simple wounds resulting from orthopaedic trauma;
• Documenting orthopedic and trauma case records; and
• Assessing and referring patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Hold a Diploma in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution.
• Possess a Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.