Hospital Physiotherapist Officer
Responsible to: Rehabilitation Technical Team Leader
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
Under the supervision of the “rehabilitation technical team leader” and in close collaboration with the “Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator”, the hospital physiotherapist officer will be responsible to provide high quality physiotherapy treatment to in-patients in camps hospitals.

He/she will contribute, in close collaboration with the two “rehabilitation trainers”, to mentor the clinical practice training (hands-on) of student rehabilitation worker refugees regarding the hospital approach. He/she will contribute to build the capacity of the medical staff and patient’s families on preventive rehabilitative measures.

Providing high quality physiotherapy treatment for in-patients.Introducing the physiotherapy services to the hospital director and agreeing on approach and way forward for effective added value of physiotherapy in hospital.Participating actively in the daily ward round with the medical teams and contributing to identifying patients in need of physiotherapy.Providing high quality in-patient physiotherapy treatment according to the defined protocols.Contributing, in close collaboration with the two “rehabilitation trainers”, to the training and mentorship for clinical practice (“hands-on”) of “Rehabilitation Workers” trainee’s regarding the hospital approach.Coordinating closely with the two “rehabilitation trainers” and ensuring compliance with training timeframe and objectives.Providing regular hands-on training, demonstrating and mentoring rehabilitation workers, trainees on in-patients physiotherapy in hospital and carrying out regular case study.Monitoring and evaluating the clinical practice skills of the rehabilitation workers and reporting regularly the learning progress of the trainees to the two trainers.Contributing to building the capacity of the medical staff and patient’s family on basic rehabilitation for prevention of complications.Communicating with the focal person of health partners and organizing, in the frame work of their continuous education program, regular sensitization and information sessions on prevention of complications and basic rehabilitation measures.Preparing the content, material and tools for sensitization sessionsProviding sensitization sessions on prevention measures to the staff of the hospitalQualifications and skills requiredMinimum of 2 years practical experience working in physiotherapy in hospitalMinimum 3 years teaching experienceKnowledge and skills on chest respiratory physiotherapyOrganizational skillsTeam playerWorking in semi autonomyCommunicationInnovative and creativeAbility to adapt to challenging contextProblem solvingActivity planningNetworking and communication skillsEnglish, Somali added advantageComputer: Internet, Power Point, word and excelIf you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to :- recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke . The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Hospital Physiontherapist Officer – Dadaab position”
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Be fully aware that Handicap International does not request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

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Position: Hospital Physiotherapist Officer
Responsible to: Rehabilitation Technical Team Leader
 Closing date: 18th April, 2013
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
Under the supervision of the “Rehabilitation Technical Team Leader” and in close collaboration with the “Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator”, the hospital physiotherapist officer will be responsible to provide high quality physiotherapy treatment to in-patients in camps hospitals. He/she will contribute, in close collaboration with the two “rehabilitation trainers”, to mentor the clinical practice training (hands-on) of student rehabilitation worker refugees regarding the hospital approach. He/she will contribute to build the capacity of the medical staff and patient’s families on preventive rehabilitative measures.1. Providing high quality physiotherapy treatment for in-patients byIntroducing the physiotherapy services to the hospital director and agreeing on approach and way forward for effective added value of physiotherapy in hospital.Participating actively in the daily ward round with the medical teams and contributing to identifying patients in need of physiotherapy.Providing high quality in-patient physiotherapy treatment according to the defined protocols.2. Contributing, in close collaboration with the two “Rehabilitation Trainers”, to the training and mentorship for clinical practice (“hands-on”) of “Rehabilitation Workers” trainee’s regarding the hospital approach.Coordinating closely with the two “rehabilitation trainers” and ensuring compliance with training timeframe and objectives.Providing regular hands-on training, demonstrating and mentoring rehabilitation workers, trainees on in-patients physiotherapy in hospital and carrying out regular case study.Monitoring and evaluating the clinical practice skills of the rehabilitation workers and reporting regularly the learning progress of the trainees to the two trainers.3. Contributing to building the capacity of the medical staff and patient’s family on basic rehabilitation for prevention of complications.Communicating with the focal person of health partners and organizing, in the frame work of their continuous education program, regular sensitization and information sessions on prevention of complications and basic rehabilitation measures.Preparing the content, material and tools for sensitization sessionsProviding sensitization sessions on prevention measures to the staff of the hospitalQualifications and skills required
 Minimum of 2 years practical experience working in physiotherapy in hospitalMinimum 3 years teaching experienceKnowledge and skills on chest respiratory physiotherapyOrganizational skillsTeam playerWorking in semi autonomyCommunicationInnovative and creativeAbility to adapt to challenging contextProblem solvingActivity planningNetworking and communication skillsEnglish, Somali added advantageComputer: Internet, Power Point, word and excelIf you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to :- recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke . The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Hospital Physiontherapist Officer – Dadaab position”
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Be fully aware that HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

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The Center for victims of Torture is an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of Torture.

Position: Physiotherapist for Nairobi Program 

Objective: To provide physiotherapy services in CVT’s Nairobi center and at various outreach sites in Nairobi to individuals, groups and communities to recover from physical difficulties resulting from the effects of torture and war trauma. To assist the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring body awareness, self regulation, and body systems, in particular the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems resulting from the effects of torture and/or war trauma under daily supervision of clinicians; provide training to other health professionals and advocate on behalf of CVT.
Report to:     1st Line: Physiotherapist/Trainer
2nd Line: Country Director     

Key Performance Areas & Performance Indicators
Under the supervision of the Physiotherapy Trainer and in close collaboration with other disciplines:

The Physiotherapist primary physiotherapy duties include: Provide appropriate physiotherapy assessment to clients throughout their episode of care at CVT in order to continuously evaluate their progress and their changing needs for intervention and establish treatment goals and plan.Determine appropriate treatment techniques for war trauma and torture survivors based on solid clinical reasoning.  Interventions could include education, exercise therapy and manual therapy in the context of group work or within individual sessions.Educate and advise clients and their care takers about prevention and/or self-management of their condition.Take responsibility for maintaining professional development by keeping up to date with evidence based practice for managing CVT clients. Assist in the daily clinical operations to ensure clients are given appointments in a timely manner, group work activities and room designation is scheduled and coordinated fairly, equipment is shared and organized appropriately and follow other CVT client procedures.Maintain up- to- date clinical records and statistical data and ensure that all required documentation is completed and stored in a timely and professional manner. Ensure that all work with clients observes CVT’s confidentiality policies and that ethical practices are observed at all times and are in accordance with the WCPT standards.Provide interpretation between clients and other CVT staff members and assist with translating written material when needed.Ensure the cleanliness of treatment spaces and equipment used with clients as well as maintain a clean, professional appearance.Attend all regularly scheduled trainings and meetings necessary for professional development and team coordination and upon request.When necessary to accommodate programmatic needs, work after hours or on weekend days when requested.The physiotherapist’s primary responsibilities working as a multidisciplinary team member include:Case manage clients’ interdisciplinary care through regular communication with CVT’s psychosocial counselors (PSCs), Psychosocial Trainers and social workers to best identify clients’ on-going needs.Consistently communicate prior to and throughout client sessions with other disciplines to supply and receive relevant information about the background and progress of clients as well as refer those who require other specific medical attention.Provide and attend internal trainings to orient new staff and provide on-going interdisciplinary understanding and discussion.Recognize and respect boundaries between disciplines and establish regular communication mechanisms to address client urgent and/or on-going concerns.The Physiotherapists primary responsibilities to develop community awareness, understanding and engagement relating to the rehabilitation needs of individuals who have experienced war trauma and/or torture include:Assist with CVTs community outreach and awareness, education, and sensitization campaigns and programs when needed.Liaise with CVT PSCs to identify children, teenagers, men, and women whose physical functioning may have been affected by war related experiences and encourage them to approach CVT for support.Assist in designing, planning, logistics, implementing and facilitating external training programs for local decision makers, community members and local and international NGO’s, and government/ministry staff on trauma and health issues in order to develop a more supportive environment for people whose physical  functioning has been affected by experiences of torture and war trauma.Contribute to completing the documentation and reporting of external trainings.Assist with developing referral systems and encourage collaboration between local groups and leaders, local and international NGOs, and government ministries.Attend interagency meetings to improve service delivery to our client groups and access opportunities to forward CVT’s work.The Physiotherapists primary responsibilities to promote self-care through support and supervision include:Attend regular support, debriefing, case conferences, and/or supervision meetings to ensure information and skill-sharing. Set and follow through on a personal self-care schedule to avoid burnout and vicarious traumatization.Recognize and seek support when needed from internal and/or external resources to address concerns of secondary trauma in an expedient manner.Provide formal feedback to colleagues when requested for on-going performance evaluation and development.Diploma in physiotherapy (university degree in physiotherapy preferred). 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.  Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is essential.  Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.  Ability to work independently and as a team member. Has current Certificate of PracticeRegistered member of Kenyan Society of PhysiotherapyBasic knowledge of Somali, Amharic or French preferred  Interested candidates are requested to email their  applications attaching their updated CVs, including  contract  email and telephone contacts of 3 referees to cvtjobs@gmail.com  not later than 24th March, 2013.  Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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Acceleration Training / Physiotherapist

Full Time – Westlands, Nairobi

2 year’s Fixed Term contract renewable.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our organization as we implement a brand new device and strategy to drive our studio to the forefront of the health and fitness world in Nairobi.

We are currently investing heavily in both our facilities and our team members, and are looking for a motivating physiotherapist to help us achieve our goal.

This full time position would suit a physiotherapist who enjoys working in a team, who wants to further his/her learning and career and be involved in a practice with a fantastic professional reputation.

Our vision is simple: to Deliver the Best in Care.

Our patients and customers use the Acceleration technology. The acceleration training can be implemented into the rehabilitation of many different conditions as it helps to achieve many positive physical effects.

The post holder will devise Physiotherapy programmes for all patients who are identified as needing them, monitor and record patient progress, and take the lead in demonstrating effective Physiotherapy methods and strategies. Kindly note that a full training by a certified Master trainer from Europe will be provided.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with professional knowledge acquired through a degree, supplemented by short courses experience and knowledge in sports rehabilitation, to join the dedicated multidisciplinary team.

You will be required to treat a variety of clients from differing backgrounds, ensuring at all times, that the service is delivered in line with our guidelines, with the highest standard, to promote a professional and caring environment, and contribute to the success of the new center.

Main responsibilities will include supporting the delivery of an effective, high quality Physiotherapy service, assessing the needs of all current and potential patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinating and conducting in-depth evaluation and assessment of patients who have physical disabilities, disorders or injuries.Identifying treatment goals, appropriate therapy techniques.Carrying out rehabilitative programs.Advising patients, on treatment plans, techniques and exercises.Supervise each session to ensure that patient get the maximum benefit from their use of Acceleration training.Conducting regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy.Developing treatment plans to be followed by patientsPromotion and marketing of the serviceYou will enjoy working in a quality, well-equipped private practice, a supported continuing education, and a friendly and relaxed working environment, a varied caseload including acute sports injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and a variety of age groups.

And a great opportunity to develop skills in acceleration training.

Minimum Requirements:

The successful applicant will:

Have a Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution,Must be a registered member of the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists with a current practicing license.Must be enthusiastic, determined and willing to learn and enjoy being part of a team environmentMay have some experience which would be an asset but new graduates with the right personality will definitely be consideredEnjoy working as part of a “hands-on,” dynamic practice that employs the latest treatment strategiesGood communication skills , helping and caringYou must be available to attend a training seminar.Candidates must apply to recruitment@powervibestudio.com before 6th July, 2011 attaching a cover letter, testimonials as well as detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Kindly indicate your salary expectations and dates of availability.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be acknowledged.

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