Ref: TNH/HRD/SP/02/2023
The overall purpose of this job is to carry out in-depth physiotherapy assessment, treatment, review and evaluation of patients in collaboration with healthcare workers and caregivers and in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out comprehensive subjective and objective patient assessments to develop hypothesis of the patient condition;
Examine radiological images including X-Rays, MRIs, CT-scans, and ultrasound scans as well as laboratory reports to validate clinical findings;
Set and/or review short and long-term treatment goals in consultation with the patients, family members and caregivers;
Design and explain treatment plan or plan of care to patients in line with the set treatment goals;
Administer physiotherapy interventions in line with plan of care which include but not limited to educating patients on findings, modification of movement, manual techniques and hands-on alterations;
Evaluate patients using physiotherapy outcome measures to assess the impact of the treatment plan;
Prepare discharge plans for inpatient and outpatient basis and provide homecare programs for patients to ensure continuity of treatment;
Undertake periodic patient reviews to assess patients’ progress;
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Higher Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
Must be registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya and hold a valid practicing license.
Minimum of 5 years’ physiotherapy experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical & Behavioural competencies
Muscular skeletal skills
Neuro-rehabilitation skills
Cardio pulmonary skills
Paediatrics skills
Geriatric skills
Oncology skills
Ability to interpret radiology images & laboratory reports
Knowledge of sport injuries
Hydrotherapy skills
Ergonomics
Understanding of health and safety guidelines related to physiotherapy
Patient care skills
Attention to detail
Customer service skills
Planning and organising skills
Communication skills
Team working
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send us your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, your current remuneration, testimonials and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 5th March, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We shall ONLY accept ONLINE applications and contact SHORTLISTED candidates.Human Resources Manager
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org
Apply via :
recruitment@nbihosp.org
