Physiotherapist At Murang’A County

Job Group ‘K’
No of Positions: 2
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 neuromuscular skeletal 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.

Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
Bachelors degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution with a 2 years’ experience in a busy ICU;
Higher Diploma in Orthopedic Manual Therapy or its equivalent qualification form a recognized institution with a 3 years’ experience in a busy ICU;
Certificate of Registration form the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);
Current Certificate of Practice from Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);