The Association for the Physically Disabled Persons of Kenya (APDK) is a local NGO providing comprehensive rehabilitation services with the aim of;

“Empowering physically challenged persons to overcome their physically limitations and empower them economically and socially to become self-reliant and fully integrated members of their communities.”

The APDK Nairobi Branch seeks to employ a self-motivated Nairobi Branch Orthopaedic Technologist to supervise and manager the Orthopaedic services offered in the Orthopaedic workshop situated in Nairobi.

Duties include but are not limited to:
To lead the orthopaedic services department service delivery and programs to realise its goals and objectives.
Take responsibility over the day-to-day running of orthopaedic services workshop.
Organize, direct, motivate, and coordinate orthopaedic workshop department services and staff.
Control the acquisition of resources including requisition of raw material, manpower structuring and job allocation for the workshop.
Ensure appropriate use of the materials in the department and compute all piece rate payment for the artisans in the department.
Ensure good customer care and quality service provision to all clients in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate customer and client records.
Submit regular reports to management as and when required.

Qualifications:
A recognized Diploma in Orthopaedic technology from a KMTC or a recognized institution.
Over 2 years management experience in Orthopaedic service provision supervising at least four staff in an orthopedic workshop set up.
A good working knowledge of technological advances in the area or orthopedics.
Knowledge of labor laws and safety practices in a workshop set up.
Knowledge of computer packages especially excel spread sheets will be an added advantage.
One should be registered with the professional association (NAOT-K)
Persons with physical disability are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send their HARD COPY applications with current CV, three references one of whom should be current or former employer, current and expected remuneration to the below address before 25th September 2015 by 12noon.

The Nairobi Branch Recruitment Committee
APDK Waiyaki Way Westlands
opposite ABC place next to Kabete Army Barracks
APDK – Nairobi Branch
Box 46747, 00100
Nairobi