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Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, is a distinguished private, not-for-profit institution renowned for providing high-quality healthcare. Serving as a principal site for clinical training for the University's Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery in East Africa, the hospital is committed to a vision of excellence in patient care, education, and research.
With a strong emphasis on compassionate and evidence-based medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in the region, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth for its staff.
Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Department – Aga Khan University Hospital
Company Overview
Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, is a private, not-for-profit institution dedicated to providing high quality health care. It serves as a principal site for clinical training for the University's Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery in East Africa. The hospital is committed to its vision of excellence in patient care, education, and research, making it a leading healthcare provider in the region.
Job Overview
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Deadline: Not specified
💰 Salary: Not specified
Job Summary
The Physiotherapist at Aga Khan University Hospital will be responsible for providing comprehensive physiotherapy care, from initial evaluation to treatment administration and patient education. This role involves meticulous patient assessment, goal setting, and continuous evaluation to ensure effective rehabilitation and optimal patient outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct initial evaluation and assessment of patients referred for physiotherapy.
- Identify treatment goals and appropriate therapy techniques, and proceed to administer them.
- Conduct patient and family education regarding treatment plans and home care.
- Conduct regular evaluation of patients to assess progress and response to therapy, revising the treatment program as necessary to achieve goals.
- Evaluate the patient’s need for adaptive devices such as special support, padding, protective gear, assistive standing, ambulation, or mobility.
- Maintain daily treatment notes, evaluation of patient’s progress, and discharge planning notes and summaries.
- Assign patients to physiotherapy assistants or interns with laid-out treatment plans and supervise their treatment.
- Control infection by observing hygiene rules and hospital protocols.
- Maintain professional proficiency through review of current literature and attendance in continuing medical education programs in line with physiotherapy accreditation requirements.
- Have full knowledge of the hospital policies & procedures, protocols, guidelines, and adhere to the same.
- Carry out clinical and service audits and evaluate improvement of services.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to physiotherapy assistants and service attendants.
- Ensure functionality of equipment by participating in regular maintenance/monitoring & testing to ensure minimum equipment downtime.
- Participate in planning and implementation of department goals and objectives to enable optimal performance.
- Observe and comply with environmental health and occupational safety measures.
- Participate in the implementation of quality initiative and patient safety programs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Registered with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya.
- Knowledge of assessment/evaluation techniques in regards to patients.
- Excellent customer service skills and empathetic to patients of all ages.
- Strong ability to maintain professional proficiency and adhere to hospital policies.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online. Go to the Aga Khan University Hospital careers portal to submit your application.
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