REHABILITATION OFFICER (PHYSIOTHERAPIST) – Sekolo Sa Anne- Stine 341 views

SEKOLOSA ANNE-STINE

(Centre for Children with Disability)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the below mentioned positions tenable at Sekolo Sa Anne- Stine, in Molepolole.

Sekolo Sa Anne-Stine is a Non-Governmental Organization partly funded by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (Department of Health Policy Research and Development) to provide early childhood education, stimulation, and rehabilitation to children with disabilities. The school does not have permanent sources of funding and sustains its operations from assistance from Line Ministries, donors, and well-wishers within and outside the country. Interested suitably qualified individuals are thus invited to fill the below stated position.

REHABILITATION OFFICER (PHYSIOTHERAPIST) 1 POST

Annual salary: C1 (183 408 – 218 184)

Leave: 30 working days per annum

Qualifications:

• Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy.
• At Least 2years’ minimum relevant work experience.
• Have no criminal record.
• Must be of sober habits.

NB: MUST HAVE ACTIVE PRACTICE LICENCE AND BE REGISTERED WITH THE BOTSWANA HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL

Main duties:

• To head and run the therapy department with a view to stimulate and rehabilitate children with disabilities.
• To work as a team member with a view to plan the work of the therapy department,
• Proper upkeep of equipment and ensure that the supply of materials needed in the department are available.
• To guide, encourage and teach subordinates to improve the quality of the service provided to children with disabilities.
• To assess children with disabilities referred to Sekolo sa Anne Stine Centre and plan therapy and treatment accordingly.
• To assess the needs of the clients and where necessary refer them to medical practitioners, social workers, orthopedic technicians, surgeons, speech therapists, audiologists, eye specialists etc.
• To plan and implement Community Based Rehabilitation and assist other members of the team.
• To undertake any other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the service.

Competencies:

• Time management
• Drive for results.
• Customer focus
• Ethics and values