Principal Assistant Physiotherapist (5 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No. 03/PROM/2023/07

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Requirements 

• Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Physiotherapist for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of registration from the physiotherapy council of Kenya (PCK)
• Current certificate of practice from physiotherapy council of Kenya (PCK);
• Certificate in any computer application skills; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

• Treating and rehabilitating patients/clients using physiotherapy intervention i.e. Electrotherapy, manipulative therapy/technology, exercise therapy among other in clinical areas and the community; 
• Planning and organizing group physiotherapy treatment/session for patients and clients; 
• evaluating treatment outcomes for review, placement, referral or discharge; 
• Carrying out physical disability assessment for categorization, registration and other support; 
• Providing health appointment and education to patients/clients on neuro musculoskeletal disorder and health living to prevent non-communicable diseases; 
• Maintaining information and records relating to patients; 
• Inducting students on practical training on physiotherapy services; 
• Requisitioning and ensuring availability and proper utilization of physiotherapy supplies and equipment as well as giving support and health education to patients and relatives in hospital; 
• Maintaining equipment’s and inventory; 
• Analyzing data and preparing reports; and
• Coaching and mentoring of staff.