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Under the direct responsibility of the Technical Project manager, the 3D Printing Technology Prosthetics & Orthotics Technician (3D P&O Technician) will support and implement the physical and functional rehabilitation activities of the HI’s project(s) for the targeted population (persons with disability and vulnerable groups). S/he will be responsible for leading, initiating, ensuring, coordinating, and following up on all activities related to 3D printing technology prosthetics and orthotics service provision (including: taking measurements, prescription, scanning and digital design of the P&O parts based on the beneficiary needs for 3D printing technology and fitting produced parts.  S/he will also be responsible for P&) partners' capacity building, mapping of service providers outside physical rehabilitation scope, and medical referral).

The P&O technician will work in the physical rehabilitation centers, and health facilities, and member of the mobile rehabilitation team visiting selected satellite workstations in the different health facilities and communities within the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia to identify individuals who need P&O services. Given the nature of the program and areas of intervention, the position holder will be expected to work outside the normal work hours. S/he will be based in the Somali region of Degahbour town with frequent (60 %) travels to Woredas and Zones as well as Jigjiga city to provide technical & clinical services as may be required. 

RESPONSIBILITY AND TASK DESCRIPTION 

Responsibility 1: Provide guidance and technical support to the project in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within your sectoral perimeter.

•    Fully involve and support the provision of orthotics, prosthetics, and other devices for the beneficiaries using scanning, digital design, and 3D printing technology.
•    You will follow on all the necessary steps for the provision of assistive products, including referral, assessment, prescription, product preparation (which includes scanning, digital design, and printing), fitting, user training, maintenance, repairs, and follow-up.
•    You will follow the necessary steps for prosthetics and orthotics manufacturing which includes making digital designs/ models and prototypes based on beneficiary needs and operating 3D scanning and printing machines. And also making sure to monitor & follow up on the safety of all equipment using scanning, digital design & 3D printing. 
•    Recommend and support for re-organization of 3D Fabrication Lab: design/layout of workshop, re-organization of equipment/machinery, recommend for repairing of necessary equipment, etc.
•    Shows professional ethics, among others, respecting patient privacy and confidentiality (only shares medical information with medical staff/people directly involved in beneficiary care).
•    Ensure coordination and collaboration with the technical partners as delegated by the HI Technical Project Manager /Head of Programs.
•    Work closely with other technical & program teams (responsible for rehabilitation, MHPSS, and Inclusion) to promote local-made solutions for assistive products, house accessibility, tools modification for activities of daily living, work, a school for enhancing participation, etc.
•    Coordinates and collaborates with relevant HI support departments, especially logistics, HR, finance, and technical resources.

Responsibility 2: Identify and assess beneficiaries with amputation and/or other impairments to determine their prosthesis and orthosis needs:

•    Identification, assessment, selection, and appropriate pre-prescription of the beneficiaries in need of prosthesis and or orthosis.
•    Informing the beneficiaries and the caregivers of the importance of the prosthesis and orthosis (P&O) services in improving their physical situation and the different steps to follow to achieve it.
•    Be part of HI and partner's P&O mobile team, lead the identification and selection of beneficiaries of prostheses and or orthosis after proper assessment & scanning, providing an appointment for fitting and training the 3D printed P&O devices. Referring them to those who need further medical treatment. 

Responsibility 3: Provide technical learning from the project and monitor and follow up activities and reporting

•    Collect data/information necessary for lesson-learning or scientific documentation exercises.
•    Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the Technical Project Manager, HOP, HQ referent, or Country Director based on good practice.
•    Contribute to the collection and analysis of technical data (quantitative/qualitative) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL Team and feedback for future similar project proposal developments.
•    Contribute to regular reporting of the technical activities as agreed with the line manager.
•    Contribute to the evaluation of user satisfaction, post-distribution monitoring, and internal evaluation.

Responsibility 4: Maintain and improve the quality of P&O service delivery

•    Ensure the implementation of technical activities/ technical tools related to P&O services, according to HI’s internal quality and technical standards, and propose adjustments or improvements if necessary.
•    Ensure all clinical & technical processes are followed properly during 3D printed P&O service delivery.
•    Apply standard tools for assessment to discharge and follow-up to ensure implementation of quality control mechanisms of the 3D printed P&O service delivery.
•    Promote & orient health and rehabilitation professionals on 3D printing technology for P&O services to promote multi-disciplinary services at the local and national level
•    Contribute to or lead the necessary technical training in your field; you identify training needs, conduct training (theoretical, practical, study cases…), and mentor and technical support for partner staff during a planned technical visit.
•    Re-establish or strengthen referral mechanisms and follow-up services: to and from other departments, hospitals (provincial, district, community health center), as well community.

Responsibility 5: Develop tools and guidelines in accordance with the needs 

•    Participate in close collaboration with the Technical Project Manager in the designing and updating of P&O tools and processes according to the needs.
•    Proposing changes, updates, and improvements of relevant P&O activities according to the Organization’s strategy, in collaboration with the Technical Project Manager & HOP. 
•    In collaboration with HI P&O and Rehab specialists, contribute to defining and implementing of the technical strategy of HI Ethiopia’s P&O responses

Responsibility 6: Contributes to ensuring HI’s technical influence within its perimeter

•    Contributes to the influence of HI’s expertise: can represent HI’s technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners
•    Participate in the region’s health sub-cluster meetings (Jigjiga, Degahbour). 
•    Any other task assigned by the Technical Project Manager, Head of Programs, or the management.

Responsibility 7: Reporting: 

•    Produce regular reports on HI activities as well as contribute to newsletters, case studies, etc.
•    Prepare and submit the weekly action plan & report on your activities to your line manager.  
•    Provide reports of the activities, coordination meetings, workshops attended, etc.). 

Job Requirements

Qualification: Minimum Diploma or BSc. in Prosthetics and Orthotics from a recognized university with at least 5 years of diploma and 3 years of experience in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
•    Willingness and ability to work in remote locations
•    Work experience with digital design & 3D printing technology is added value.
•    Strong technical skills in prosthetics and orthotics
•    Strong communication and reporting skills
•    Good communication in the English language required
•    Knowledge and skill of the local language (Somali) is preferred.
•    Commitment to humanitarian principles and HI’s mandate
•    Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
•    Proactive, hardworking, conscientious, and strong organizational skills
•    Resilient to stress
•    Ability to work under pressure with a high level of personal organization and flexibility and frequent travel to the field target area (Woredas and Kebeles). 

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to fill in the application form through this link:  

https://forms.office.com/e/MdbvXUqPPf?origin=lprLink   

You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview, Phone solicitations will not be accepted.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign a self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes women and Persons with Disability.

All employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. Humanity and Inclusion is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.