Job Title: Physiotherapy Technician
Organisation: Children’s Surgical Hospital
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About Organisation:
EMERGENCY opened the Children’s Surgical Hospital in Entebbe to provide free paediatric surgical care in Uganda, one of the youngest countries in the world: more than half the population is under 15. When the hospital first opened in 2021, the mortality rate for children under five in Uganda was 43 for every 1,000 live births.
Job Summary: The Physiotherapy Technician assists in providing physiotherapy services to pediatric patients, supporting rehabilitation and recovery processes under the guidance of senior physiotherapists.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out physiotherapy treatment to patients.
- Provide treatment aides to disabled patients.
- Ensure the equipment is functional and well maintained.
- Educate patients and staff on how to avoid the occurrence of disabilities.
- Participate in primary healthcare activities.
- Participate in research activities.
- Compile and submit periodic reports.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must have a Diploma in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
Other Requirements:
- Should have a patient approach, good communication, team building, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Competencies:
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation skills.
- Patient-centered care and empathy.
- Teamwork and communication.
- Basic maintenance of physiotherapy equipment.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted in a single PDF file either via Email to: [email protected] or physically delivered to Children’s Surgical Hospital, Plot 120 – 122 Bishop Dunstan Ns. Rd., Entebbe.
Deadline: 18th May 2025
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