Physiotherapist – 2 Positions

July 10, 2023
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Job Description

  • Full Time
  • Kericho

Kericho County

VISION
A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life.
MISSION
To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS
The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.Duties and Responsibilities

Examine and assess patients/clients requiring physiotherapy treatment.
Determine indications and contra-indications for treatment.
Determine appropriate physiotherapy treatment/rehabilitation plan/protocol.
Carry out individual or group physiotherapy treatment/rehabilitation plan.
Evaluate patients/clients on treatment in view of changing treatment modalities, placement, referral for further consultation with the doctor, or for discharge of a home program.
Maintain patient/clients file for filing patients admission notes. Review and document patients’ treatment progress notes.
Daily Physiotherapy report sheet for patients/clients treated/rehabilitated and submit to immediate supervisor for verification and countersigning.
To handle an average of 10 (long cases) in Physiotherapy outpatient unit per day.
Maintain a patients/clients outpatient or inpatient register and document on daily basis patient’s attendance & treatment and other necessary details.
Maintain an equipment inventory indicating the functionality of the machines.

Requirements for appointment

Diploma Physiotherapy or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Valid registration and Certificate of practice from the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists (KSP);
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.

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