Head of Department, Physiotherapy at M.P. Shah Hospital

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Carry out patient assessment, treatment and stabilisation and other specialised procedures in order to provide curative physiotherapy or occupational therapy services in line with established protocols and promote patient centricity. In addition, ensuring proper documentation and storage of patient data in line with the DPA Act 2019. 
• Strategy, policy and processes implementation -Oversee the department by providing leadership and direction in the development and implementation of effective pathology and laboratory strategies, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulatory bodies and ensure sustainable growth of the department. 
• Fostering the growth of patient volumes, in line with the annual budgets, through a focused delivery of high quality care and patient-sensitive rehabilitation and physical medicine services that meets or exceeds the expectations of patients. 
• Leading the development of new services and initiatives that contribute to the financial sustainability and budget of the hospital. 
• Ensuring the development and application of clinical quality management methods within the department, including adherence to JCIA guidelines 
• Fostering good relations with physicians and other organizations with the goal of stimulating patient referrals to MP Shah hospital-based physicians. 
• Staff development and Planning-Provide effective and efficient planning for the department, ensuring effective manpower planning. Will also support learning and development opportunities for the direct reports, as well as undertaking an active role in the research and development initiatives for the hospital. 
• Ensuring the productive and cost-effective use of human, material and capital resources entrusted to the department. This includes a review of departmental coverage as well as supplier and other third party provider contracts to ensure that costs are controlled. 
• Responsibility for safety and Health- monitoring physical and environmental conditions at the section to ensure safety from physical, chemical and biological hazards. Will be ensure the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice whilst enforcing the same within the team 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Minimum of a Masters’ Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy 
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration of Healthcare management is preferable. 
• Must have valid membership/registration, and hold a valid practicing license with the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists. 
• Should have a minimum of 8 years working experience with 3 years at senior management level in the health care sector 
• Should also possess/demonstrate the below competencies: 
  • Leadership, motivation and change management skills. 
  • Innovation skills 
  • Strategic decision making 
  • Ability to maintain build and maintain strategic partnership and alliances 
  • Research and Development 
  • Proficiency in IT skills: use of Microsoft Word and Excel.