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| Wheelchair Technician | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Balkh, |
| Categories | Admin-Clerical, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-05-24 | Close Date | 2023-06-06 |
| Vacancy No | HRM/MRMO 038-23 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | The position is Project based |
| Education | Minimum 12 grade School Graduation or equivalent work experience and skills in metal processing | Experience | 2 years’ relevant complex metal processing experience, especially within an NGO, UN agencies or similar organization |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Salary and Benefits are according to Internal SCA salary scale |
About Company
About Swedish Committee for Afghanistan: SCA Background: The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982, presently managing development Programs concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is over 6,000. During the last 10 years SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming, and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities, and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities, and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, or physical disability.
Job Description
Scope of work:
The wheelchair technician is responsible for overall assembling, manufacturing and repairing of wheelchairs and tricycles according to the manufacturer’s instructions and prescribed components and production of others mobility aids such as metal crutches, walking frame, walkers and joints.
Main Responsibilities:
Technical Tasks:
- Able to carry out basic user assessment, prescription, fitting and follow-up for users with basic needs (not requiring modifications or postural support).
- Able to identify and refer users who require wheelchair modifications and postural support and also able to follow up these users once they are provided with a wheelchair.
- Assembling or fabricating all kind of wheelchairs, tricycle according to prescription.
- To fabricate and prepare crutches, walking frame, joints and others mobility aids.
- Making or assembling modifications or custom postural support.
- Conduct training to users in wheelchair maintenance and basic repair, or supervising such training provided by a trainer.
- Ensuring that each wheelchair and any modifications are technically safe before each fitting and before the user leaves the service with the new equipment.
- Keeping records and documentation.
- Following up users to ensure equipment continues to be appropriate.
- Facilitating maintenance and repairs of wheelchairs and associated equipment; and
- Participating in overall service evaluation
- Provide back up support to injection machines, metal and other section as required,
- Any other tasks relevant to the component workshop production assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirement
Qualifications & Job Requirements:
- Minimum 12 grade School Graduation or equivalent work experience and skills in metal processing
- 2 years’ relevant complex metal processing experience, especially within an NGO, UN agencies or similar organization
- Computer skill at operator level, especially with MS Office packages
- Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto, both written and spoken
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Team worker, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience of planning, reporting and budgeting
- Ability and willingness to travel to the project sites within Afghanistan and adjust to SCA environment.
- Honest, proactive and well mannered.
- To be Afghan National.
Submission Guideline
Application Procedures:
- Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum four pages) with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
- To apply online please send your application / CV to through the link below:
https://scahris.odoo.com/jobs/announcements/detail/wheelchair-technician-622
- Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and/or interview.
- Applications after the given deadline is not accepted.
SCA is committed to ethical standards, a safe and inclusive work environment. Our work is based on our values: Responsiveness, Equality, Impartiality, Social Justice, and Integrity.
Background and reference checks are part of the recruitment process and will be conducted for the successful candidate.
Submission Email
https://scahris.odoo.com/jobs/announcements/detail/wheelchair-technician-622