Assistant Splintmaker (Ministry of Health and Medical Services)

The position is to assist the Splintmaker in measuring, fabricating, fitting and clinical repairs in order to provide Prosthesis and Orthotic services nationally, and in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure that all prosthesis and orthosis are ready and delivered on time.

2. All equipment are quality safe, fabricated and manufactured, ready for patients use.

3. Maintaining of all equipment/tool and machines and report faulty or damaged to Supervisor

4. Cleanliness in the workshop at all times.

5. Update monthly stock take of material are correctly entered in the tally cards.

6. Actively contribute to all corporate functions of the Ministry.

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. At least 2 years’ experience in a similar field or environment.
2. 2. Basic knowledge and ability to take measurements,fabrication,and fitting of the Prosthesis and Orthosis
3. 3. Sound knowledge in operating relevant machinery such as band saw, industrial sewing machine, and oven.
4. 4. Must have understanding for inventory procurement and management of stock.
5. 5. Basic knowledge of Occupational health and safety at the work place

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Ability to plan and organize work on a daily basis
2. 2. Demonstrated ability to work as a team and to follow instructions and meet targets and timelines;
3. 3. Good oral and written communication skills
4. 4. Ability to analyze situation and act accordingly to provide best practical outcome.
5. 5. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational / corporate environment of the organisation with a high level of customer satisfaction

Additional Information

Key Performance Indicators

Performance will be measured through the following indicators:

1. Ensure Prosthetics and Orthotic services are ready and delivered on time in the clinic and outreach programme.

2. Ensure quality and safe equipment is fabricated for effective Prosthetic and Orthotic services

3. Ensure timely Stock take of materials are correctly entered in the tally cards

4. Effective cleanliness of department to be maintained at all times with active contribute in all corporate activities of the Ministry

Contact Information

For any enquires please contact Ms Melaia Tamani on email melaia.tamani@health.gov.fj on telephone 3306177 ext 340229 / 340173