Orthopaedic Technician

Cordaid is an internationally operating value-based emergency relief and development organization, working in and on fragility.

The organization was established in 2000 when several Dutch aid organizations joined forces. But our history goes back more than a century. Cordaid has changed over the years, the organization now is focusing more on the localization of its operations and programs to empower local human capacities and knowledge in serving communities and people. Reducing fragility has become our core priority and we work in all contexts of fragility, from relief, through rehabilitation to long-term development. To do this effectively we seek funds, start partnerships, and compete in a global market.

We believe in a world where people can break through barriers of poverty and exclusion, influence decisions that affect them, and participate in equitable and resilient societies. A world with an economy not driven by greed and growth, but by inclusivity, social justice, and gender equality. That world is our goal. We work towards it in everything we do.

Cordaid has been active in Afghanistan since 2001, working for a stable and prosperous country. Abiding by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence, Cordaid is committed to standing by the people of Afghanistan and delivering its lifesaving support.

Cordaid through its work and need-based programming, is committed to delivering lifesaving, resilience, and development assistance to the people of Afghanistan.

Interventions projects progress                              

Implement assigned orthopedic technical activities in accordance with approved work plans and project objectives. Oversee progress of orthopedic

interventions, provide technical support to CRCs, maintain service delivery records, identify implementation challenges, and provide timely updates to

supervisors to ensure project targets and quality standards are achieved.

Timeliness and quality of reports                            

Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other required reports within established deadlines. Ensure all technical, patient,

inventory, and activity records are complete, reliable, and comply with organizational documentation standards.

Parts of programs and project proposals              

Contribute technical inputs to the development of orthopedic and rehabilitation program plans and technical proposals by identifying beneficiary needs,

estimating technical resource requirements, providing field-based recommendations, and supporting evidence-based planning. 

Planning, monitoring and evaluation                     

Monitor service quality, patient outcomes, utilization of orthopedic devices, and project indicators, while supporting routine monitoring, evaluation activities,

data collection, and continuous service improvement.

Result communication and open data                   

Collect real time data and filter necessary information for open data sources; deliver good qualitative information to the management in time.

Monitoring of partners                                              

 Coordinate with CRCs and rehabilitation stakeholders to monitor the quality of orthopedic services and technical support. Provide feedback, identify gaps,

and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with project and organizational standards. 

Capacity of partners regarding accountability     

Assess CRC staff capacity and support capacity-building by providing tech guidance, documentation, ethics, quality, patient care and accountability to

strengthen orthopedic services.

Integrity & Compliance         

Adheres to Cordaid’s Code of Conduct and integrity policies, ensuring ethical and professional engagement with beneficiaries.

Reports any concerns as per the established procedures.

• Diploma or certification in Orthopedic Technology or a related field from a recognized institution with at least two years of relevant experience in orthopedic device fabrication, fitting, repair, and rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prosthetic and orthotic technologies, casting and measurement techniques, orthopedic tools and materials, inventory management, and clinical documentation.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Dari or Pashto and basic English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, travel within target districts of the assigned province, adapt to challenging environments, and maintain compliance with organizational policies, ethical standards, and the laws and regulations of Afghanistan.

Please send your applications to: Jobs.afghanistan@cordaid.org write title of the position Orthopaedic Technician in the subject line of your emails. 

Only applicants who are shortlisted for the written assessment or a Competency-Based interview (CBI) will be contacted via the email that they have provided on their application. Applicants are, therefore, required to monitor their emails for invitations to the written assessment or CBI.

Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more about our commitment to Integrity, click here:

https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/

An integrity screening will be part of the application procedure.

An assessment phase can be part of the selection procedure. The assessment phase usually consists of a technical assessment followed by a competency-based written test and two interviews. However, there may be exceptions for a second interview,  depending on the specific functions of a position.  

For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org/en/