Duties & Responsibilities Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations under supervision of Orthopedic Surgeon and applying appropriate plaster casts, traction and splints; Assessing and fitting orthopedic appliances and applying skin and skeletal tractions; Removing casts, sutures, external fixators and performing wound dressing and care; Assisting Orthopedic Surgeon in minor and major orthopedic procedures in theatre, emergency room and ward; Providing emergency orthopedic care to trauma patients including bleeding control and immobilization; Educating patients and relatives on cast care, crutches use and physiotherapy compliance; Maintaining and ensuring proper use of orthopedic instruments, equipment and plaster materials; Keeping and maintaining accurate records of orthopedic patients, procedures and plaster room inventory; Participating in ward rounds, clinics, outreach and referral of orthopedic cases; Ensuring Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) compliance in plaster room and theatre; Participating in CME and mentorship of students; Any other duty assigned by competent authority Job Requirements For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: Be a Kenyan Citizen; Have a Diploma in Orthopedic Plaster Technology / Orthopedic Trauma Technology from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council; Be registered by the relevant regulatory body and have a valid practicing license where applicable; At least one (1) year working experience as a Plaster Technician in a busy hospital will be an added advantage; Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) will be an added advantage; Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010; Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.