Junior Physiotherapist (2 Posts)

Cheshire Ethiopia is a local NGO working in rehabilitation and development of persons with disabilities. For the accomplishment of its mission Cheshire Ethiopia invites qualified applicants for the following posts፡-

Job Title: Junior Physiotherapist
Work Unit: Physiotherapy
Immediate Supervisor: Physiotherapist Unit Supervisor

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.

Salary: 16164 Birr

Medical allowance per year: 15,000

Transportation allowance per month: 500

Educational Qualification

• BSC degree in physiotherapy

Experience

• 0 year