REHABILITATION OFFICER (PHYSIOTHERAPIST) – Department of Health Policy Research & Development, Ministry of Health

REHABILITATION OFFICER (PHYSIOTHERAPIST) 1 POST VACANCY REF ROP NO. 003 OF 2022

Annual salary: C4/3 (P73,416-108,732)

Leave: 25 working days per annum

Qualifications & experience

 

• Diploma/ Degree in any of the following;
• Physiotherapy,
• Occupational Therapy,
• Speech Therapist
• At least 2 years’ minimum relevant work experience
• People with disabilities (PWDs) will have an added advantage
• No criminal record
• Not registered in the Register of Children Abusers
• 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 asses 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.