Junior Physiotherapist – Cheshire Ethiopia
Health Care
Cheshire Ethiopia
Cheshire Ethiopia (CE) was established in 1962 by the grand Children of the late Emperor Haile Selassie and with technical support of Captain Leonard Cheshire. CE is a local independent NGO, staffed by Ethiopians and registered as an Ethiopian Resident Charity, while playing a leading role in physical rehabilitation of person with disability mainly children in Ethiopia
Vision
To see an advancement of disability inclusive society in Ethiopia and to be an institution of center of excellence in standard rehabilitation in Ethiopia.
Objective
To contribute for the enhancement of social functioning and inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life equally.
Mission
To work for disability inclusive society by providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons with all forms of dis¬ability through an affordable technology, quality service, effective partnership and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Strategy
Our work is organized through four main channels:
- Institution based rehabilitation.
- Community based rehabilitation
- Mobile outreach to rural areas.
- Networking and partnership
Cheshire Ethiopia is an Ethiopian Resident not for profit Civil Society Organization and invites qualified applicants for the following post፡-
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Physiotherapist, the Junior Physiotherapist is responsible for the preparation of patients for physical therapy treatment, assistance of the physiotherapist during administration of treatments, and provision of routine treatments.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administers active and passive manual therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water and electrical modality treatments for in and out patients (Clients).
- Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static treatment equipment
- Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as daily living activities
- Fits patients for adjusts, and trains patients in use and care for orthopedic braces, prosthesis and supportive devices such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
- May adjust fit of supportive devices for patients as instructed
- Participates in CE outreach program
- Replaces the Center’s Nurse on weekends during her absence
- Performs any other related duties assigned to him/her by the Physiotherapist or/and Physiotherapy unit Supervisor or Technical Coordinator
Work Unit: Physiotherapy
Immediate Supervisor: Physiotherapist Unit Supervisor.
Required :2
Qualification,
- BSC degree in physiotherapy
Experience And Skills
- 0years in physiotherapy
Required Skills
- Communication skill
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