POSITION OVERVIEW:

Employed on a two year contract, the position holder will provide rehabilitation services to both in and out patients under the guidance of the physiotherapist.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of clubfoot using the Ponseti method.
• Application of back slabs and plaster of Paris (POP).
• Training patients how to use mobility aids which have been prescribed by the physiotherapist.
• Provide therapy within the scope of practice as stipulated by the Malawi Medical Council.
• Assisting the physiotherapist in procedures that require multiple personnel to handle the patient.
• Adhere to established standards of patient care; for instance, treatment protocols and documentation.
• Ensure patient needs and their progress are communicated to the physiotherapist as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes which give a clinical record of the treatment intervention given.
• Demonstrate ongoing personal development by undergoing relevant CPD activities as may be organised inside and outside the hospital.
• Report any malfunction of equipment to the physiotherapist as soon as possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the physiotherapist.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Diploma in Medical Rehabilitation
• Medical Council of Malawi licensure and credentialing
• 2-5 years work experience.
• Knowledge of protocols for rehabilitation of children with disabilities.
• Communication Skills – Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; listen well.
• Integrity – Able to be tactful, maintain confidence, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by co-workers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.
• Relationship Management – Able to develop rapport with others and recognize their concerns and feelings; build and maintain long-term associations based on trust; help others.
• Teamwork – Able to share due credit with co-workers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers; display team spirit.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a co-worker encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to perform the essential duties of this position successfully.

The co-worker must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

While performing the duties of this position, the co-worker is required to:

• Frequently; sit, use fine finger dexterity, talk, and hear.
• Frequently; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The co-worker must perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Beit CURE Children’s Hospital Malawi is an equal opportunity employer that promotes disability inclusion. Qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Management of clubfoot using the Ponseti method.
• Application of back slabs and plaster of Paris (POP).
• Training patients how to use mobility aids which have been prescribed by the physiotherapist.
• Provide therapy within the scope of practice as stipulated by the Malawi Medical Council.
• Assisting the physiotherapist in procedures that require multiple personnel to handle the patient.
• Adhere to established standards of patient care; for instance, treatment protocols and documentation.
• Ensure patient needs and their progress are communicated to the physiotherapist as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes which give a clinical record of the treatment intervention given.
• Demonstrate ongoing personal development by undergoing relevant CPD activities as may be organised inside and outside the hospital.
• Report any malfunction of equipment to the physiotherapist as soon as possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the physiotherapist.

• Communication Skills – Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; listen well.
• Integrity – Able to be tactful, maintain confidence, and foster an ethical work environment; prevent inappropriate behavior by co-workers; give proper credit to others; handle all situations honestly.
• Relationship Management – Able to develop rapport with others and recognize their concerns and feelings; build and maintain long-term associations based on trust; help others.
• Teamwork – Able to share due credit with co-workers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from co-workers; display team spirit.

• Diploma in Medical Rehabilitation
• Medical Council of Malawi licensure and credentialing
• Knowledge of protocols for rehabilitation of children with disabilities.