Physio Technician

LEPRA Society is an organisation working for people affected by Leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, TB, HIV/AIDS & other NTDs, Eye Care and governed by a board comprising of distinguished individuals from across India.**About the Project** : Swabhiman -2.0 project is working in the Koraput, Nabarangpur, Sonepur, Kalahandi, Nuapada & Bargarh districts in close collaboration with district NLEP Unit. LEPRA is successfully implementing the project since 1991 in this region. The project will contribute to the overall objective of the organization by Active case finding, Disability care, develop linkages for Social security schemes & entitlements and prevention of disabilities there by reducing transmission and promoting wellbeing of people affected by leprosy in 17 Blocks of 6 district in Odisha state. Women & children would be a priority in all activities.

**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Physio technician**

As a Physio-Technician, He/she will plan and implement strategy for POD/POWD for disability problems to meet agreed/Performance plans with in agreed budgets by utilizing, analyzing the data in the project

Ed**ucation and experience**
- Should be minimum +2 (Intermediate) and 9 months Leprosy Physiotherapy technician or **Bachelor of Physiotherapy** from a recognized institute.
- Should have minimum one year relevant experience /Fresher also can apply.

***Roles and responsibilities**

***1.Assessment of POD/POWD Needs**:

- Assess the nerve function of Leprosy at disability/Screening Camp/DPMR Clinic. Home visits for the cases referred by community health staff to preserve the nerve function, vision by providing adoptive devices, training in self-care practices to patients, Family and communities.

**2.Physical Rehabilitation of Leprosy Patients**:

- Identify the disabled cases suitable for reconstructive surgery and put them on pre-operative physiotherapy and post-operative reeducation, so that he or she restores functional ability. Keep a complete record of each case.

**3.Support and Guidance**:

- Support/Guide the District NLEP Staff, Field Coordinators and PHC/CHCs Staff in detecting early nerve impairment/Neuritis and managing them in time. On job training to the field staff during visit and develop the technical capacities so as to reduce the disability in under treatment and RFT Case

**4.Foot wear management**:

- Provide footwear to all anesthetic foot cases by collecting G-1 foot measurement form from field staff, Taking G-II Foot measurement in person and ensure supply of materials to shoe technician, Monitor the quality of production at Shoe unit and issue the footwear to all needy patients in time. Take feedback form periodically to improve/Check/assess the quality to supply.

**5.Maintence and safeguard of Assets**:

- Ensure periodical servicing, Insurance, renewals and maintence of equipment’s like Wax bath, Muscle stimulator, Infra-red lamp, grinding motor, sewing machine in working condition.

**6. Reporting**
- Report to Project Officer Swabhiman-2.0
- Provide data/ information required for preparation of reports.
- Maintain records on referrals to other services, follow up register, referral cards, patients’ cards if required and follow up or any other documents as required.

**Remuneration: Rs.21000 /- Per month (All inclusive)**

**How to apply?**

**LEPRA Society is an equal opportunity employer.**

***Preference will be given to affected Lep/LF with the required qualifications and experience.**

**LEPRA Society’s management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time