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Cheshire Ethiopia is an Ethiopian Resident Charity and invites qualified applicants for the following post፡

Job Summary: –

Under the general supervision of the Senior Physiotherapist the Junior Physiotherapist is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment to patients

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water and electrical modality treatments for admitted children and outpatients
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static treatment equipment
• Instructs, motivates  and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as daily living activities
• Fits patients for adjusts, and trains patients in use and care for orthopedic braces, prosthesis and supportive devices such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Meets with physiotherapy unit supervisor and others to exchange, discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs
• Gives orientation to new assistant physiotherapists  and directs and gives instructions to same
• Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, etc.
• Keeps records of both admitted and outpatients
• Participates in CE outreach program
• Performs any other related duties assigned to him/her by the Physiotherapy unit Supervisor .

Work Unit: Physiotherapy

Immediate Supervisor: Physiotherapy unit Supervisor

Salary: Negotiable

Medical allowance  per year 15,000

Transportation allowance per month: 500

Required number 03

Duty station: 1 for Menagesha,  1for Diredawa and 1 for Addis Ababa

Qualification, Experience And Skills:

• BSC degree in physiotherapy
• 0 year