Principal Physiotherapist

Reference: HRM 72/173/20 - Kabale RRH

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Reports to: Senior Executive Consultant

Qualifications: a) Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognised institution. b) Diploma in Management or Administration from a recognised institution Experience: At least three (6) years working experience, of which three (3) should be as a senior

Physiotherapist in Government. Other

Good communication, counseling, interpersonal and team building skills. Duties and

a) Participate in planning, directing, coordinating, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating Physiotherapy activities in the Hospital. b) Provide rehabilitative services to patients. c) Advise on specifications for physiotherapy appliances. d) Train patients on the use of physiotherapy methods and appliances.

e) Organize and conduct physiotherapy outreach services. f) Requisition for equipment and other supplies for the unit. g) Ensure quality assurance in physiotherapy services. h) Ensure that equipment is secure functional and well maintained. i) Initiate and participate in research activities. j) Impart knowledge and skills to students and staff. k) Promote observance of the professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics by staff under him/or her. l) Participate in carrying out human resource management activities i.e. m) identifying manpower needs, training, promotional, leave and deployment. n) Manage and account for allocated resources. o) Prepare and submit periodic reports. p) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.