CHIEF ASSISTANT PHYSIOTHERAPIST

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

             i.             Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Physiotherapist for a minimum period of three (3) years;

           ii.             Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution;

          iii.             Certificate in Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

          iv.             Certificate of Registration from the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);

            v.             Current Certificate of practice from Physiotherapy Council of Kenya (PCK);

          vi.             Certificate in any computer application skills; and

        vii.             Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

                i.       Treating and rehabilitating patients/clients using Physiotherapy interventions in clinical areas and the community;

              ii.       Organizing group Physiotherapy treatments/sessions for patients and clients;

             iii.       Evaluating treatment outcomes for review, placement, referral or discharge;

             iv.       Carrying out physical disability assessments for categorization, registration and other interventions;

               v.       Providing health promotion and education to patients/clients on neuro musculoskeletal disorders and health living to prevent non-communicable diseases;

             vi.       Verifying and maintaining information and records relating to patients;

            vii.       Ensuring availability of Physiotherapy supplies and equipment as well as giving support and health education to patients and relatives in hospital;

          viii.       Maintaining patients/clients progress reports;

             ix.       Analysing data for research; and

               x.       Preparing periodic reports.