Physiotherapist (Locum)

Aga Khan Health Services: With community health programmes in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as East Africa, and more than 200 health facilities including nine hospitals, the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private not-for-profit health care systems in the developing world. Building on the Ismaili Community's health care efforts in the first half of the 20th century, AKHS now provides primary health care and curative medical care in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Pakistan, and Tanzania, and provides technical assistance to government in health service delivery in Kenya, Syria and Tajikistan. More information...... The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet and an upcoming Medical Centre in Lodwar. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates to fill the following positions within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department:

PHYSIOTHERAPIST – (LOCUM)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Manager – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the successful candidate will work with patients to identify and improve their movement and function. S/he will also be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the Hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluation of patients to identify their needs.
• Determination of appropriate treatment programme.
• Execution of treatment programme using required physiotherapy modalities and techniques.
• Meeting the patient needs in terms of rehabilitation.
• Daily assessment of patient’s progress.
• Monitoring patient’s relief and level of functionality.

• Minimum Diploma in Physiotherapy from KMTC or any other recognized institution.
• Bsc. in Physiotherapy or Higher Diploma in any area of specialty in Physiotherapy will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered and licensed by the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya.
• At least one year working experience in a busy health facility.
• Working knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System.
• Excellent Public Relation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.