Prosthetist

Join a dynamic team as a Functional Prosthetist, where you'll provide comprehensive care in upper limb prosthetics, enhancing patient outcomes through expert fitting services and collaborative practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-and post-prosthetic counselling, evaluating patient conditions and recommending appropriate prostheses in a clinical setting.

• Fabricate, produce, and fit high-quality prostheses for upper limb amputations, ensuring follow-up and repair of worn or damaged devices.

• Expand services by providing functional prostheses for various levels of hand amputations, including:

• Multiple amputations through distal interphalangeal joints and phalanges: passive functional and body-powered prostheses

• Amputations through metacarpophalangeal joints and transmetacarpals: body-powered and externally powered prostheses

• Thumb amputations: body-powered prostheses

• Below elbow amputation: body and externally powered prostheses

• Manage the operational excellence of a self-contained prosthetic laboratory to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Conduct inventory management and oversee department operational performance.

• Ensure compliance with medico-legal requirements, work safety regulations, and service quality standards.

• Lead and manage service and program excellence initiatives.

• Develop policies and procedures for effective operations and service delivery.

• Mentor staff and manage team performance to enhance operational efficiency.

• Lead academic or research studies within the department as needed.

• Participate in continuous patient service improvement and risk management initiatives.

• Provide mentorship to medical students if required.

• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

• Minimum a Degree in Science with a postgraduate certificate in Prosthetics; a Master’s degree in Science is preferred.

• 2-3 years of clinical experience in producing and fitting prostheses.

• Preferred experience in research and development in prosthetics, particularly functional devices.

• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals and colleagues.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on "Apply Now". We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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