Lecturer II – Orthopaedic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties at this level will include: Teaching and evaluating students; preparing schemes of work, lesson notes and lesson plans; Assessing students in clinical areas; Guiding and counselling students in matters related to their academics; Supporting the designing and development instruments to assess health training needs; Developing guidelines for evaluation of health teaching materials for different health fields; Evaluating training programmes to determine their effectiveness and relevance with present and future health needs in the area of specialization; Implementing of competence based curriculum; Planning and organizing continuing education programmes for health workers in relevant areas; Conducting research in area of specialization, operational research and supervising students on research projects; and Participating in formulating and implementing new training strategies.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Orthopaedic Technology or a Bachelor of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics;

OR

• KMTC Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology (Orthotics or Prosthetics) and practiced in their relevant field for a minimum period of six (6) years;
•  Been registered with the relevant professional body where applicable;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution;
• Proficiency in computer applications.