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Official sourceSenior Orthopaedic Technician
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Duty station(s): Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda.
Salary scale: U4.
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Post: Senior Orthopaedic Technician - 1 Post
Reference: HRM 72/173/25 - Gulu/RRH
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Salary Scale: U4
Reports to: Principal Orthopaedic Technician
Qualifications: Diploma in Orthopaedics Technology from a recognized University/institution Experience: At least three (3) years’ working experience attained at the level of Orthopaedic
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Requirements
Good communication, counseling, team building and interpersonal skills. Duties and
Responsibilities
a) Diagnose bone, joint, muscle, ligament problems, fractures, dislocations, arthritis, spine problems and bone tumors. b) Perform major surgeries: fracture fixation, joint replacement (hip/knee), spine surgery, amputation, and correcting deformities.
c) Manage emergency trauma especially accidents d) Handle complicated cases referred by junior officers from upcountry hospitals e) Run orthopedic clinics f) Review x-rays, CT scans and MRI g) Decide treatment plan such as surgery vs casting or physiotherapy h) Ensure equipment, Implants, and theatre are available. i) Carry out research on bone diseases, trauma patterns in Uganda.
Salary disclosed: U4