Fresher Physiotherapist Jobs – Watoto Child Care Ministries
Organisation: Watoto Child Care Ministries
Duty Station: Watoto Babies’ Home, Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Watoto Child Care Ministries is a ministry of Watoto Church that rescues vulnerable children and restores dignity to them by providing holistically for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Watoto has operations in Kampala, Wakiso, Mpigi and Gulu.
Job Summary: The Physiotherapist will mainly initiate appropriate physiotherapy intervention at the Watoto Babies’ Home.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will manage a caseload of babies/children with physical therapy needs.
- To develop policies and guidelines related to physical therapy management.
- To establish systems by which caseload is managed and evaluated.
- To develop policies and guidelines related to physical therapy management
- To conduct group therapy sessions for babies/ children with special needs.
- Provide regular reports regarding activities and caseload.
- Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding individual physical therapy needs where appropriate
- Provide training to the nannies in physical therapy routines of babies/children and ensure consistent implementation
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Watoto Physiotherapist job opportunity should hold a diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Two years of experience as a Physiotherapist preferably paediatric experience.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to children of all ages.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send one merged PDF with a cover letter, academic documents and CV (not more than 6 pages, less than 20MB) a Pastor’s recommendation letter to careers@watotochurch.com (Subject Line: Physiotherapist – First Name, Last Name)
Deadline: 31st March 2019
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