Job Description

Position: Physiotherapist

Job Grade

Band 4

Department

SRCS Mogadishu Rehabilitation Centre.

Location

Physiotherapy Department

Report to

Head physiotherapy Department.

Back ground

SRCS is an independent, non-political humanitarian organisation. It was established in April 1963 and became a legal entity following Presidential Decree No. 187 in 1965. SRCS has operated continuously throughout the country’s period of civil war and political divide and is credited for its unity as one National Society. It operates through a network of nineteen branches with activities spread all across the country. 

Overall Job Purpose

The Physiotherapist is an employee of the SRCS Rehabilitation Centre, Mogadishu. The position is in the Physiotherapy department of the SRCS Rehabilitation Centre which is part of the SRCS Rehabilitation Program for Disabled in Somalia, which again is a part of Somali Red Crescent Society.. 

Physiotherapist has the knowledge, skills and judgment to provide services related musculoskeletal, orthopedic, neurological function, pediatric, Respiratory function, cardiovascular function, sexual function and prescription of assistive devices to optimize function across the whole life span within a wide range of settings and contexts.

Essential Duties and Responsibility

1.    Have main duty to undertake a comprehensive full assessment based on patient’s service  need

2.    Determine when patients need to be referred to another professional

3.    Implement intervention technique/ modulatity and home program exercise based on patient

4.    evaluate and re-evaluate the outcomes of any interventions

5.    Provide Empowering and awareness raising program on disability issues

6.    Work with workshop as interdisciplinary team

7.    Care, proper handling of the material used for physiotherapy treatment

8.    Prescription of devices/equipment (assistive, adaptive, orthotic and prosthetic

9.    Collect data and monthly report activity

10. Plan prepare a written successful case presentation and follow up

11. Give a hand to his/her superior any time a technical report needs to written

12. Follow the patients’ appointment calendar as prepared in collaboration with his/her superior

Reporting

a)       Collect and maintain day to day data statistics and report to head of physiotherapy department.

b)      By every 1st every month prepare a report with activities of the last month and all available statistics, this report will go to the head of physiotherapy department.

c)      Report to the head of physiotherapy any problem about equipment machines, if there is need to repair or replace.

Job Competencies

Demonstrated experience of working in a busy environment. 

ü  Demonstrated consistency in upholding integrity and ethics

ü  Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

ü  Acting as a team player and facilitating teamwork

ü  Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive attitude

ü  Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;

ü  Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

ü Effective communications and interpersonal skills

Experiences and Qualifications

Educational Qualifications & Professional Training:

1.  Licensing: Proof of certification from physiotherapy school Diploma or Bachelor 

2.  High commitment and ability to work under pressure

1. Good communication skills in Somali & English language
2. Team leader with demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills
3. Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

Acknowledgement

I have received, reviewed and fully understand my job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential duties and responsibilities described therein, under any and all conditions as described

Skills Required

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