PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT PHYSIOTHERAPIST

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

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

              ii.          Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution;

             iii.          Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) 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.          Planning and 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 support;

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

             vi.          Maintaining information and records relating to patients;

            vii.          Inducting students on practical training on Physiotherapy therapy services;

          viii.          Requisitioning and ensuring availability and proper utilization of Physiotherapy supplies and equipment;

             ix.          Giving support and health education to patients and relatives in hospital;

               x.          Maintaining equipment and inventory;

             xi.          Analysing data and preparing reports; and

           xii.          Coaching and mentoring of staff.