Cambodian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Prosthetist-Orthotist Wanted

The objective of Handicap International Belgium (HIB) is to help people with disabilities to regain their independence, dignity and rights. Our vision is of a world in which all forms of disabilities can be prevented, cared for or integrated, and in which the rights of people with disabilities are respected and applied.

HIB is currently seeking a qualified and motivated Cambodian national to fulfil the position of

Prosthetist & Orthotist

Salary range: $200

The position is based in TAKEO Physical Rehabilitation Center (PRC), with regular travels to other sites as necessary, and will be contracted until April 2010.

• Together with the PT assess, prescribe and advises on the design of the prosthetics/orthotics and rehabilitation aids
• Together with PT, assesses and advises on the referral to the appropriate medical agencies.
• Participate in the IIDM. Implement the CCS instructions for casting, rectification, fitting, delivering and follow up.
• Gives clear and simple explanation to the Client and his/her family regarding the treatment.
• Transfer rehabilitation technical skills to the Client and family (ensure client knows what to do when going home).

• Sets up a follow-up plan for the CLIENT,
• Take part in and contributes to the process of continuing professional development.

Required Competencies:

· Prosthetist /Orthotist diploma Cat.II

· Fluent in written/spoken Khmer

· English knowledge

· Ability to work in a team

· Good communication skills

· Willing to work in the province

· Willing to travel and spend nights in the districts

The interested person should send a cover letter, copy of his/her professional resume (CV), and photo 4×6 through email only to the address provided here below and clearly marked with the position being applied for. Diplomas and certificate will be requested later if necessary.

If you have a disability, to claim travel costs please bring receipts. We will reimburse according to our policy.

Closing Applications: 26^th June 2009

Only short listed applicants will be advised of interview dates and times.

For further information contact HR department + (855) 023 217 300 or view in www.bongthom.com

e-mail: recruitment@hib-cambodia.org

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Handicap International Belgium is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Attachment: P&O Wanted at Takeo Rehabilitation Center

How do I write a research report? - part 2

Who is my audience and what will they expect?

It is important to consider your audience before you begin and while you write your research report so that your report will adequately communicate your research and its significance to readers. For instance, if you don’t consider your reader’s needs, you might use language that they don’t understand or you might explain the background of your work in too much or too little detail. It is best to think of the audience for your research reports as peers in your immediate discipline or in a discipline closely related to your subject. This is true even when you write a report for a class that will be graded by an instructor rather than read by other researchers.

If you are writing a research report for a teacher, the greatest challenge you face in writing your report is to write as though the professor is not your only reader. Imagine a broader audience of your peers and colleagues who will not be grading your work. If you visualize an audience of people with a similar background who are interested in your subject, but who do not know as much about it as you do, you will likely make writing your report easier than if you visualize your audience as a group of experts or someone uninterested in your subject. Keep in mind that your goal should be to write in such a way that someone skilled in the art could reproduce your work precisely. Read the rest of this entry »

How do I write a research report?

Engineers, scientists, and managers write research reports to communicate the results of research, field work, and other activities. Often, a research report is the only concrete evidence of your research, and the quality of the research may be judged directly by the quality of the writing and how well you convey the importance of the findings. Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, then it is still important to consider clarity, organization, and content when you are presenting your research in a research report.

Fortunately, research reports, which are similar to research articles, technical reports, lab reports, formal reports, or scientific papers (to name a few), have a fairly consistent format that will help you to organize your information clearly. Most research reports contain the same major sections, although the names of the section vary widely, and sometimes it is appropriate to omit sections or add others. If you are submitting a research report for a class or to an organization, check for specific requirements and guidelines before beginning to write your research report.

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Baby Chhouk gets a leg up on life

A volunteer initiative between a wildlife NGO and a maker of mainly human prosthetics  offers Phnom Tamao’s baby elephant Chhouk a new foot - and a new chance at life.

Fitting a prosthesis to an baby elephant

PROSTHETICS students from 10 different nations travelled Friday to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center by Forestry Administration to see Chhouk, a 4-year-old baby elephant who lost part of a leg, be fitted with a new prosthesis. 

During the trip, organised by the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (CSPO), Cathy McConnell, who headed the prosthesis project, said it was only the second case she knew of an elephant receiving a prosthetic limb.
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Congress 2007 Presentations

I have just recovered a few more presentations from KhAPO congress 2007 in Kratie. I was a very successful congress. Many topics were discussed during the two days meeting. The participants were happy to learn a few new things for the benefits of their workplace.

These are the topics discussed and presented then.

1. Trolley presented by Naikim and Tharin (from VIC)
2. Review of diabetes management presented by Heang Thearith from The Cambodia Trust
3. Ischial Ramus Containment Socket presented by Thou Sambath from CSPO
4. Adaptive Seating System presented by Nom Channa from VIC Prey Veng
5. Principles of casting and orthotic management of lower extremity fracture presented by Thor Phearsa from CSPO.
6. Special adaptive wheelchair presented by Men Meas from VIC Kien Khleang

If you have problem in downloading these presentations, please contact samedys[at]gmail.com

War Surgery - Part 02

The second in the series.

War Surgery - Part 01

This is the first of series of ICRC War Surgery. I’ll post more the other series very soon.

Future of Prosthetics

As technology develops, many artificial parts on put onto a man and he would be like a robot.

Aimee Mullins and her 12 pairs of legs

I found this video on the net and I find it inspiring. So I would like to share it with everyone.

Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs — she’s got a dozen amazing pairs — and the superpowers they grant her: speed, beauty, an extra 6 inches of height … Quite simply, she redefines what the body can be. Read the rest of this entry »

In the Newspaper

Cambodian Association of Prosthetists and Orthotics

KhAPO, for the very first time, published an article on The Cambodia Daily, an English-newspaper in Cambodia. The article was published on 30 April 2009 with totally financial support from Handicap Internatoinal. Below is the whole article that I extracted. Read the rest of this entry »