Senior Principal Assistant Physiotherapist at Ministry of Health

No of Positions: NINETY FOUR (94) POSTS    V/NO.41/2020                                                                                       
 
Salary Scale:   Kshs. 85, 110 p.m Ksh 119, 730 p.m.  -   (CSG12/JG ‘P’)
 
Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution;
• Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy or its equivalent qualification form a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Registration form the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);
• Current Certificate of Practice from Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);

NOTE: Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks   from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
 
Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level entail;-

•  treating and rehabilitating patients/clients using Physiotherapy interventions i.e. electrotherapy, manipulative therapy/technology, exercise therapy among others in clinical areas and the community; 
• planning and organizing group Physiotherapy treatment/sessions for patients and clients; evaluating treatment outcomes for review, placement, referral or discharge;  
• initiating community disability  assessment outreach programs;
• liaising with other stakeholders in providing appropriate advice to patients/clients on exercise, posture and movement; 
• providing health promotion and education to patients/clients on neuromusculoskeletal disorders and health;
• maintaining an up-to-date data base for Physiotherapy services for input in to the integrated health information system;
• 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; analyzing data and preparing reports; and 
• coaching and mentoring of staff.