Prosthetic Limbs Technician Assistant
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by
Nadeem
Website IRVD
Job Title: Prosthetic Limbs Technician Assistant
Work location: Yemen – Aden, Marib, Taiz, Sayun
Contract Type: Full – time – 5 Months
Number of Vacancies: 2
About the Organization:
The International Association for the Care of Victims of Wars and Disasters (IRVD) is one of the institutions affiliated with Al-Ameen for Humanitarian Support. IRVD is an international, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2012 by a group of volunteers to support communities affected by humanitarian crises around the world. The organization is registered in Sweden, Turkey, the United States, and the United Kingdom. It implements its programs across the Middle East through regional offices under the name “International Association” in Turkey, Lebanon, Iraq, and Somalia, and under the name “Al-Ameen” in Syria, Yemen, Palestine, Sudan, and Egypt.
IRVD focuses its humanitarian efforts in key sectors including health, nutrition, education, protection, food security, water and sanitation, shelter and non-food items, civil society development, and the formation of strategic partnerships with major donors and international partners in the humanitarian sector.
Job Purpose:
The Prosthetic Limbs Technician Assistant supports the technical team in the fabrication, fitting, and maintenance of prosthetic and orthotic devices, while ensuring the proper organization, cleanliness, safety, and maintenance of workshop equipment and tools in accordance with technical standards and instructions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the responsible technician in the fabrication and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Assist the technical team in the maintenance of prosthetic and orthotic devices
- Ensure the safety, cleanliness, organization, and proper maintenance of workshop equipment, tools, and machinery under the supervision of the Technical Manager.
- Cooperate and coordinate with other technical and administrative staff to ensure smooth and safe workflow.
- Comply with safety and protection procedures while performing duties.
- Comply with the capacity-building program and the instructions of the Technical Management and Prosthetics Expert.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s or diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Prosthetic Limbs Technician Assistant.
- Experience in studying the pathological condition and training and rehabilitating the patient on the use of the limb.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure and within a team environment.
- Good at English (oral and written)
Professional standards:
The IRVD and IRVD Staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRVD Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. By these values, the IRVD enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
Compliance & Ethics:
Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout IRVD. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of IRVD and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicate these values to staff and partners and require them to adhere to them.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within IRVD and amongst beneficiaries served by IRVD
NB: considering the purpose and values of the organisation, IRVD requests its complete employee flexibility in terms of duties and commitment, as their job description and title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.
How to apply
To apply to this position, kindly fill in this link: https://form.jotform.com/232083759924970
If you have any inquiries, please contact us via: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for sending your application: 20/08/2026