Vacancies at Aga Khan University Hospital

Key responsibilities;

• Conduct effective ultrasound procedures within the approved policies and procedures
• Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures
• Ensure adequate and correct information is given to patients regarding procedures;
• Ensure safety of patients and machines through adequate preparation of patients;
• Monitor the patients’ condition all through the procedure;
• Ensure proper and accurate records of procedures volumes, environment and downtime.
• Ensure timely availability of images to facilitate timely reporting and dispatch of reports.
• Document and report all the faults on the machines to recommended authorities;
• Oversee maintenance services and ensure that machines are handed over in a good working condition after the service;
• Participate in preparation and implementation of quality initiatives aimed at improving overall of departmental services;
• Provide period reports as and when required;
• Report images promptly
• Ensure that all images are available in PACS

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Responsibilities:

• Select and administer appropriate tests to evaluate range of motion, neuromuscular status, pain and physical functional ability
• Review medical file of patient for information pertinent in aiding evaluation
• Identify treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques and equipment to achieve goals
• Advise and educate clients on their ailment and treatment
• Conduct regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revise treatment program as necessary to achieve goals
• Advise and recommend to referring doctors on necessary interventions and or change of management
• Document initial reports of results on evaluation of patients’ physical condition
• Maintain daily treatment notes evaluation of patients’ progress and discharge planning notes and summaries
• Administer physical therapy treatment using full range of treatment techniques
• Instruct patients in the use and care of wheelchairs, braces, crutches and other adaptive equipment
• Develop treatment plan to be followed by patient after discharge and advice the importance of continuing physiotherapy after discharge and to organize their physiotherapy appointments
• Observe and comply with environment health and occupational safety
• Participate in the implementation of quality initiative and patient safety programs
• Conduct in house Continued Medical Education(CME), monitor and review progress
• Training support staff and assessing their performance to as to maintain optimum performance level

Requirements:

• Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized Institution
• Preferred one (1) years’ experience in physiotherapy with training in first Aid
• Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya
• Possess knowledge of assessment/evaluation techniques in regards to patients,
• Proactive and have excellent customer service skills
• Valid certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)