Manager, Physiotherapy Services (HPC/PT 4) – Mandeville Regional Hospital

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Medical Officer and Regional Physiotherapist functionally, the Manager, Physiotherapy Services will be responsible to oversee the day-to day management of the physiotherapy services in the hospital and to develop and implement programmes for the expansion of physiotherapy services in the hospital and primary care. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or Diploma in Physical Therapy 
• Certification in area of specialization in Physiotherapy 
• Diploma in Administrative Management/Supervisory Management/Public Administration/Health Administration 
• Minimum five (5) years as a Physiotherapist with at least two (2) years in a supervisory role 
• Licensed with the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM)

Specific Knowledge and Required Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent managing internal & external relationships skills 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills 
• Excellent problem solving and decision-Making skills 
• Excellent people management skills 
• Excellent customer focus & quality focus skills 
• Excellent integrity/ethics 
• Excellent knowledge of emotional intelligence 
• Excellent teamwork & cooperation 

Technical 

• Sound specialist knowledge 
• Sound diagnostic and analytical skills 
• Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy methodology and techniques 
• Excellent knowledge of management practices and principles 
• Knowledge of Health Policies 
• Knowledge of current trends and development in the field of Physiotherapy.
• Knowledge of new trends and development in the field of Physiotherapy. 
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 
• Proficient in the use of relevant computer applications Good supervisory skill

Key Responsibilities will include:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Plans and administers the Physiotherapy programme within the hospital.
• Implements operational plans for the department. 
• Prepares the department’s annual budget. 
• Manages and maintains the physiotherapy related operations within the facility.
• Monitors and ensures maintenance of physical infrastructure and equipment.
• Attends meetings and other fora as required. 
• Collates statistical data for reports, presentations and justification for staffing, programmes, services and equipment. 
• Ensures communication of the facility’s needs for procurement. 
• Leads the annual inventory or stock taking exercises. 

TECHNICAL 

• Examines, plans, administers and advances treatment programmes for patients referred for rehabilitation care. 
• Supervises Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Interns, Physiotherapy Students, clerical and support staff. 
• Implements quality assurance procedures; ensures adherence to quality assurance and safety standards for physiotherapy services. 
• Conducts ward rounds as required. 
• Conducts training of students, interns and staff. 
• Supervises design and planning of programmes and schedules (patient education, staff welfare, in service and general staff education). 
• Develops and maintains protocol and supervisory control for the student Physiotherapy Clinical Programme of the department in conjunction with the School of Physical Therapy. 
• Participates in presentations and educational/training sessions on physiotherapy related activities. 
• Keeps up to date with current trends/advancements in the physiotherapy profession.
• Develops and assists group interventions outside their primary facilities.

SUPERVISORY 

• Monitors adherence to human resources policies and procedures of physiotherapist staff (attendance, punctuality, dress code and deportment). 
• Prepares work schedule for physiotherapists. 
• Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, mentoring and coaching. 
• Coordinates the development of individual work plans and recommends performance targets for the staff assigned. 
• Conducts performance appraisals and recommends training and other development programmes for direct reports. 
• Initiates disciplinary procedures as required. 
• Develops and maintain orientation programme for staff ensuring that they are properly inducted in the organisation. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on week-ends as necessary
• Required to do extensive walking and standing 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED