Job Description
Malawi Against Physical Disabilities is a government sub-vented organization which provides free medical rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities in Malawi through physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, provision of assistive devices and many more. We run outreach programs through regional offices in Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Rumphi. We also run the Kachere Rehabilitation Centre situated in Blantyre, which is the only referral facility for persons with disabilities in the country. We also produce assistive devices in workshops placed in the regional offices.
With support from the Malawi Government, through the Ministry of Health, we are looking for suitably qualified candidates to work in various professions to fill in permanent vacant positions and help us achieve our goals and objectives in fulfilling our mandate. The positions are as follows:
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
JOB PURPOSE
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients including advanced and specialised work with Musculo-skeletal, orthopaedic & sports injury conditions.
- Use clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the physiotherapy team and other center staff, whilst maintaining a clinical caseload of patients.
- To provide a positive caring environment, in which patients can expect a high quality, professional service.
- To participate in the department’s ongoing audit and appropriate work-related research/ evaluation projects in areas relevant to the clinical field.
- Professional and clinical support in the development and implementation of a CPD plan for all physiotherapy and other centre staff.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES
Clinical
- To perform skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients.
- To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
- Referring to other medical and health care professionals.
- To assess, develop and implement physiotherapy treatment for specialist caseload, and to provide advice in specialist field.
- To keep abreast of evidenced based practice in the musculoskeletal and sports injury
- To formulate, develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning.
- To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, providing the patient with good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential.
- To work as physiotherapist in Musculo-skeletal clinics were assessment, treatment recommendations, outcome evaluations and prognoses are developed under the lead of a consultant physiotherapist.
- To support any appropriate research in developing the Centre evidence-based practice.
- To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload efficiently and effectively.
- The provision of clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for authorised external requesting entities and / other health professionals.
Professional
- To have professional and legal accountability to the Health & Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) ‘Standards of Practice, Health Professions Council Standards of Proficiency, Conduct, Performance and Ethics’ and tort law in all aspects of practice.
- Development and maintenance of your own personal, Service and Professional Standards at the highest attainable levels through continuing professional development activities and maintenance of a portfolio.
- To actively seek and initiate projects to enhance the status and standing of the centre.
- Use evidence-based practice, audit, and outcome measures and published research to inform, measure and evaluate your own work and current practice.
- To take part in and support any relevant audit and research activity.
- To act as an ambassador for the physiotherapy profession at all times.
- To maintain a high standard of confidentiality at all times.
Organizational
- To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy and gym equipment, patient appliances and aids and ensure that other members of the multi-disciplinary team attain competence prior to use. The identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the centre.
- Ensure high standards of administration of physiotherapy care within the centre.
- The care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationery and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories.
- Ensure maintenance of high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information in accordance with local policy and CSP standards.
- Ensure that processes are in place to guarantee the safety of both patient and therapist and manage clinical risk within the work area in line with policies and guidelines
- To deal with complaints in line with local policy.
- To undertake any additional duties, appropriate to the post as may be delegated by the Centre’s Assistant Manager or Clinical Lead.
Teaching/Clinical Supervision
- Supervise work of less experienced physiotherapists/students; train and appraise junior staff; train other professions.
- Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attending and occasional leading tutorials and training sessions.
- Active participation within the Centre’s multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Participate in teaching and guiding physiotherapy undergraduate students, junior colleagues, remedial instructors, and workplace students.
- To contribute to identifying training needs and organizations related to in service training.
- To contribute to developing protocols to enhance the clinical development and efficacy of the clinic / centre.
- To take the lead in ensuring more junior colleagues are assisted with specialised assessments of more complex and diverse clinical conditions.
- To teach relatives and other health care workers when required.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Physiotherapy degree from a recognized institution
- Those with experience in neuro rehabilitation may have an added advantage
- Person should be hardworking and ready to work during odd hours to respond to patient needs
- Must be a fast learner to adapt to production, measuring and designing of assistive devices for persons with disabilities.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply through email to
vacancy@mapmw.org or to
The General Manager
MAP
P.O. Box 256
Blantyre.
By physically submitting a copy of the application pack at Kachere Rehabilitation Centre near Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Application to reach MAP Head office by 20th February 2025
Please enclose three traceable referees and your updated curriculum vitae