Orthopaedic Technologist/Prosthetist

Established in 1937 and located at Bomet County, AGC Tenwek Hospital is a Ministry of the Africa Gospel Church Kenya. It’s a 500+ Bed Capacity Teaching and Referral Hospital serving the vast South-West Region of Kenya including but not limited to Bomet, Narok, Kisii, Kericho and Kisumu Counties. Over the years, the Hospital has grown to become one of the top healthcare institutions in the Country offering a wide variety of healthcare services. We pride ourselves as the home of the state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC), a beacon of hope and healing for patients with heart diseases in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

AGC Tenwek Hospital is seeking to recruit highly motivated, ministry minded, born again Christians with good standing, demonstrating spiritual maturity, integrity and a calling to serve to fill the following positions:

Orthopaedic Technologist/Prosthetist

Job Purpose:

The Orthopedic / Prosthetic Technologist will be responsible for assessing patients, designing, fabricating, and fitting orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on physician prescriptions. The role ensures that patients receive high-quality, functional, and comfortable devices while being instructed on their safe use and care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and interview patients to determine their prosthetic or orthotic needs.
• Take measurements or impressions of the affected body part to ensure proper fitting.
• Design and fabricate orthopedic and prosthetic devices in line with physicians’ prescriptions.
• Select appropriate materials for the fabrication of devices.
• Fit and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices to ensure comfort and functionality.
• Provide patients with instructions on use, care, and maintenance of devices.
• Repair or replace devices as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and device records.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Orthopedic Technology, Prosthetics, or related field from a recognized institution.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in orthotics and prosthetics practice.
• Strong technical and fabrication skills with knowledge of materials and tools used in orthotics and prosthetics.
• Excellent patient care, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to patient well-being.
• A committed Christian with values aligned to Tenwek Hospital’s mission.