JOB VACANCY
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES FRANCE –BLANTYRE
PHYSIOTHERAPIST – DAILY WORKER
Workplace: Queen Elizabeth Central hospital Blantyre
Type of contract: Daily Worker
Main purpose of the position
Following medical indication, assess patients’ physical condition, plan and deliver individual intervention, aiming to maintain, improve and/or rehabilitate function, prioritizing prevention and managing existing physical disabilities, in a person-centred approach.
Main responsibilities
- Assess patient physical competencies and capacity, selecting, using, and interpreting the appropriate objective tests, procedures, and questionnaires to discuss and establish treatment objectives.
- Elaborate and implement physiotherapy programs, including behavioural therapy, exercise, mobilization, and specific devices (electro-stimulation, biofeedback, dilators), educating patients and caretakers on prevention and treatment of conditions, envisioning optimal functional outcomes.
- Actively monitor physiotherapy activities – correctly filling in patient files, forms, and data sheets – analysing and reporting data for optimization of the quality of care and work capacity, preserving data traceability, and delivering proper feedback to the supervisor and medical team.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, aiming for comprehensive and patient-centred care.
- Manage and monitor physiotherapy materials & equipment, pharma and logistics stock, issuing orders according to activity, and ensuring continuous availability of consumables and equipment.
- Report to the supervisor if any problem arising in the service, especially the loss/robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines, activating the appropriate measures.
Requirements
Education:
- Degree in Physiotherapy
Experience:
- Essential, 2 Years of work experience related to diploma/degree
- Experience in Oncology is an asset;
- Specific interest in Women’s Health is required.
Knowledge:
- Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Language:
- Fluency in English and Chichewa (Written and Oral)
Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation; Teamwork and cooperation; Behavioural Flexibility; Commitment to MSF principles; Desire to pass on skills and educate other medical staff.
