Therapist-Cheshire Foundation

CHESHIRE FOUNDATION OF BOTSWANA
REHABILITATION THERAPISTS, PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND REHABILITATION TECHNICIANS (Tenable in Mogoditshane and Palapye)
The Cheshire Foundation is a charity NGO for the rehabilitation of people with disabilities. The Foundation is looking for qualified Therapists who have the following experiences:-
Experience:
·         Three years experience as Therapists and with knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of neurological patients with long standing complex disabilities.
·         Candidates with Community Based Rehabilitation experience.
·         Must be registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council.
·         Must be in a possession of a valid driver's licenses.
The Job involves some of the following:

·         To manage caseload of clients with complex needs with medical diagnosis such as neurological, orthopaedic and complex conditions.
·         To use evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
·         To assess and treat patients within a variety of environments including workplace and home.
·         To work as part of the multidisciplinary team providing specialist rehabilitation and to supervise students on clinical placements and other staff members including rehabilitation technicians.
·         Participate in the discharge planning process within the Daycare, Residential & programmes and carryout home visits in partnership with designated team members in order to ensure smooth and safe transition for the patients back into the community.
Qualifications: Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/and or Occupational Therapy/and or Certificate in Rehabilitation for Technicians.
Benefits Include:
Competitive Salary is paid for the right candidates. Optional Medical Aid where employer pay 50% subscription, end of contract gratuity for expatriates and Pension for citizens and 25 days annual leave.
Apply with CV and references to:
The Executive Director
Cheshire Foundation of Botswana
Mogoditshane Rehabilitation Centre
P O Box 1232, Mogoditshane
Closing date: 12 June, 2012