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Position Title   :          Lead Physiotherapist 

Reports to        :         Clinical Services Supervisor

Supervises        :         Physiotherapist.

Duty Station     :        CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda

Department      :        Medical

Location           :        Mbale, Uganda

Duration          :         Fixed Term

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To provide progressive physiotherapy services and leading clinical practice within the physiotherapy department of the hospital, including but not limited to administration of patient safety and quality improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities and Duties

Program Management function          

• Leads the review of the strategic plan process and incorporate rehabilitation specific areas that guide the overall operation of the department.
• Ensures that links to patients are in place to obtain feedback from the patients and their caregivers about physiotherapy services provided.
• Plans annual operations programs on a monthly or quarterly basis and ensure that activities completed are reviewed with regard to goals and targets on a regular basis.
• Ensures work group organization, direction and coordination by having regular monthly team meetings to plan and monitor activities.
• Strengthen initiatives for patients and their caregivers to participate in rehabilitation process (caregiver focus group discussions and training workshops).
• Prepares and manages the department's budget, including ordering supplies and equipment for the department.
• Strengthens referral network and pathways to other service providers for Assistive Products (devices) for the children especially wheelchairs.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for the physiotherapy team.
• Conducts performance reviews for all staff in the Physiotherapy department.
• Develops and maintains a department monthly duty roster for the department

Physical Treatment of Patients:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments and provides assessment, plans care and delivers a range of physical treatments to resolve, restore or maintain physical based conditions.
• Provides treatment to reduce pain, increase mobility and limit secondary functional disability providing effective and evaluated individualized programs of care.
• Provide specialized physiotherapy treatments, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and patient education.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and ensure effective discharge planning.
• Assesses, treats and monitors mobility problems providing appropriate assistance from walking aids and supports
• Adheres to CHU and MOH standards of patient care, treatment protocols and documentation.
• Participates in ward rounds to communicate treatment plans and supports the medical team in providing holistic patient centered care
• Provides support to the medical multidisciplinary team by providing physiotherapy based assessment of the patient’s physical conditions
• Ensures the patient needs and progress is communicated to other members of the medical multidisciplinary team as appropriate
• Attends the medical multidisciplinary team reviews as scheduled.
• Communicates effectively with all other CHU staff to ensure successful patient care from every discipline within the hospital

Maintenance and Cleaning of Infrastructure and Equipment

• Ensures routine checks of electrotherapy equipment, notifying the maintenance team when there is a breakdown. 

• Makes sure that better cleaning measures are in place after every therapy session by developing SOPs. Such as disinfecting and washing all used instruments 15mins after decontamination to prevent infection transmission.

• Manages patient flow to avoid congestion in the therapy room.

• Ensures that caregivers and children wait from outside the therapy room to improve on the ventilation and infection control.
• Ensures that the therapy room captures a more child-friendly atmosphere by obtaining therapeutic toys for the vulnerable children.

Safety and Security Administration

• Promotes an environment that encourages participation in decision making by all engaged in patient care in clinical services.
• Interfaces with patients, families and physicians to ensure that care is consistent with their expectations.
• Intervenes as necessary on issues relating to patient complaints, clinical concerns and operational issues, and takes measures to correct situations or ensures appropriate personnel are involved.
• Works closely with the Medical Director, Clinical Services Supervisor and Nurse Manager to ensure the highest quality of patient safety and care.

Quality Improvement

• Leads quality improvement projects and initiatives within the physiotherapy department.

• Collects and analyzes data to identify areas for improvement in clinical practice.
• Use monthly statistics to improve service delivery and monitor workload.

• Implement evidence-based changes and monitor their effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centered care.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Information Management and Quality Assurance System       

• Monitors and evaluates service delivery regularly (quarterly).
• Ensures that all patients managed are captured in the EMR system.
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive and timely treatment notes of clinical interventions of patient care information to avoid duplication of work by capturing patient data in real time.
• Ensures that the department has the required IT equipment (preferably laptops or tablets) to facilitate access to EMR in liaison with the IT office.
• Compiles monthly reports and shares with Medical Director, Clinical Services Supervisor and Director of Physiotherapy.

Continuous Professional development activities

•  Develops annual training plan for regular CPDs and conducts case study discussions.
• Participates in practice accreditation or other quality improvement systems
• Participates in clinical audit as required by QPS or other clinical or administrative functions.
• Participates in CME activities as may be organized in and outside the hospital. 
• Prepares well organized health education talks for care givers and co-workers.
• Participate in the scheduled training and sensitization arrangements by the hospital for all co-workers ensure that the professional training tracker cards for the department are updated as per the above-mentioned training attended.
• Trains and orientates new physiotherapist co-workers and interns in the department functions.
• A minimum of 3 professional development sessions - self initiated done in the fiscal year.

Privacy Act              

• Total confidentiality and privacy of patients is maintained.

Occupational Health and Safety          

• Ensures that the right PPE is used during each and every medical and surgical procedure

• Ensures proper waste segregation and disposal to prevent injuries to self and

Spiritual Ministry Participation           

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A completed bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a pediatric rehabilitation facility.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professional’s Council and possess a valid practicing license.
• Good communication skills with peers, superiors, physicians, patients and their families.
• Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities and work independently
• Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and work independently
• Must be Computer literate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS COMPETENCES & ABILITIES:

• Skilled in taking patient history, physical examination and management of common conditions.
• Willingness and ability to adopt new knowledge and research procedures
• Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
• Highly organized and meticulous

The deadline for receipt of applications is open until position is filled.

This position is fulltime periodic term basis, based in Mbale - Uganda.

• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).
• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
• All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian Hospital specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Integrated Spiritual Ministry, is seeking an experienced Individual for the Full-time position of an Anesthetic Officer.

       Position Title:                  Anesthetic Officer

Reports to:                       Anesthesiologist/Anesthesia Department Supervisor

Supervises:                       None

Duty Station:                   CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda

Department:                    Anesthesia - Medical

Location:                         Mbale, Uganda

Duration:                         Periodic Term

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To provide operative anesthesia and ensure an efficient, effective and safe procedure for both emergency and elective surgical cases, including pre- and post-operative patient care:

Patient Care

• Contributes to devotional time prior to surgery.
• Follows instructions when given by supervising anesthesia provider.
• Maintains confidentiality of all CURE patient records and only discusses patient data that is pertinent to the involved health care provider.
• Assists in the PACU as needed.
• Protects the patient from harm utilizing proper positioning techniques and is an advocate for the patient’s welfare.

Patient Management  

• Assists in preoperative anesthesia evaluation of patients and orders necessary lab work/consultation.
• Reviews preoperative patient chart for pertinent lab work, history and physical, vital sign chart, fluid status and medication sheet.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate monitors and constantly monitors patient intraoperative.  Is able to correlate data from monitor to patient’s clinical condition.
• Safely performs induction, maintenance & emergence of general anesthesia.
• Manages the patient airway adequately utilizing the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures.
• Participates in airway management – mask ventilation, laryngoscopy Checks the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and is prepared to manage the airway, and insertion of LMAs.
• Accurately manages fluid resuscitation in the pediatric patient.
• Performs and maintains various regional anesthesia techniques. 
• Safely transfers the post op patient and accurately reports surgical/anesthesia data to PACU nurse.
• Assesses and implements pain management in the post-operative recovery period
• Identifies actual and potential patient problems that may occur intra & post operatively.

• Accurately and thoroughly documents
•  pertinent patient information pre, intra, and post operatively.

Continuous Professional Development Activities

• Displays a willingness to learn new skills, concepts, etc.
• Attempts to keep current in anesthesia by reading anesthesia literature, attending seminars, etc.
• Adequately completes orientation which includes but is not limited to ECG interpretation, monitors, Anesthesia machines, anesthetic drugs unfamiliar to practitioner, policies and procedures of CCHU.
• Maintains records that provide evidence of continuous professional development.
• Seeks opportunities to teach colleagues both clinically and didactically with regards to pediatric advanced life support, anesthesia, & pain management
• Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.
• Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.

Communication and interpersonal relations ship        

• Demonstrates a positive rapport and cooperative work relationship with associates.
• Demonstrates a caring, Christ-like attitude toward staff, patients, and their families.
• Communicates effectively with other disciplines within the facility to ensure a continuum of patient care.

Proficiency      

• Reports to shift on time.
• Renders quality anesthesia care regardless of patient’s tribal origin, gender, race, religion, disease process, or financial status.
• Verifies a valid surgical/anesthesia consent has been obtained from the patient (age 18 or older), parent or legal guardian as required by law or institutional policy.
• Maintains competency of anesthesia practice in accordance with professional standards established by the profession.
•  Participates in resuscitation of patient when required.
• Keeps an accurate narcotic count and record.

Spiritual Ministry                   

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Occupational Health & Safety Function

• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Other duties

• Other official related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.

Academic Qualification

• Must have a higher Diploma in Anesthesia or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired, from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualification

• Registered with Uganda Allied Health Professionals ‘Council

 Desirables 

• Ability to get on well with the diverse anesthetic work force.
• Good knowledge in the professional of anesthesia
• Good communication skills
• Ability to administer and take instruction.
• Good organizational and supervisory skills.

• Continued self-development in new knowledge and skills to improve safety.

The deadline for receipt of applications is open until position is filled.

This position is fulltime periodic term basis, renewable based in Mbale.

• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).
• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
• All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian Hospital specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Integrated Spiritual Ministry, is seeking an experienced Individual for the Full-time position of an Anesthesiologist/Pediatric Anesthesiologist.

  Position Title:                         Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Reports to:                               Supervisor Anesthesia and critical care, Medical Director

Supervises:                              None  

Duty Station:                           Mbale,

Department:                            Medical

Location:                                 Uganda

Duration:                                 Fixed Term

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To administer and manage anesthesia during a surgical procedure. 

KEY RESULT AREAS & ACITIVITIES

Pre & post-operative anesthesia evaluation of patients

• Reports to the Consultant Anesthesiologist in a timely fashion when surgical schedule changes are instituted and/or a case needs to be cancelled.
• Maintains effective communication with consultant Anesthesiologist/ Medical Director to ensure a continuum of quality and efficient delivery of surgical/anesthesia services.
•   Accurately and thoroughly charts pertinent patient information pre, intra, and post operatively.
• Identifies and treats intra operative & post-operative anesthesia complications.
• Oversees the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and keeps an anesthesia provider available to the nurse until the last patient is discharged verifies a valid surgical/anesthesia consent has been obtained from the patient (age 18 or older), parent or legal guardian as required by law or institutional policy.
• Reports to the Consultant Anesthesiologist at any time when it appears to be unsafe to operate the ORs - i.e. lack of oxygen.

Patient Management function

•  Responsible for completion of preoperative anesthesia evaluation of patients and orders necessary lab work/consultation.
•  Maintains confidentiality of all CURE patient records and only discusses patient data that is pertinent to the involved health care provider.
• Reviews preoperative patient chart for pertinent lab work, history and physical, vital sign chart, fluid status and medication sheet.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate monitors and constantly monitors patient intra operatively. 
• Safely performs induction, maintenance & emergence of general anesthesia
• Manages the patient airway adequately utilizing the mask, bag-valve mask, intubation, LMA, and other emergency airway procedures.
• Accurately manages fluid resuscitation in the pediatric patient.
• Maintains the anesthesia machine, oxygen supply, suction, and is prepared to manage the airway.
• Performs and maintains various regional anesthesia techniques.
• Assesses and implements pain management in the post-operative recovery period.
• Protects the patient from harm utilizing proper positioning techniques and is an advocate for the patient’s welfare.
• Oversight management of critical ill patient in the ICU.

Continuing Professional Development Activities

• Identifies and pursues continuing professional development activities in line with their position and maintains professional records that provide evidence of activities completed.
• Works with one’s supervisor to guide in mentorship and coaching for continual professional growth.

Occupational Health & Safety Function

• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

Spiritual Ministry participation

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.
• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Any other official duties

• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the HRM. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters in medicine in Anesthesiology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• 2 years’ additional pediatric anesthesia and critical care experience required.
• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
• Desire to research and advance the field.
• Compassionate attitude with a focus on outstanding patient care.
• Excellent communication skills to listen and speak with patients and colleagues.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and oftentimes high-pressure environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS COMPETENCES & ABILITIES:

• Good communication skills with peers, superiors, physicians, patients and their families
• Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures as are added to Imaging section from time to time.
• Leadership skills
• Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure
• Highly organized and meticulous

The deadline for receipt of applications is open until position is filled.

   This position is full-time fixed-term renewable and based in Mbale.

• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).
• CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.
• All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

CURE Children's Hospital of Uganda, a Private-Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Christian hospital specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Integrated Spiritual Ministry, is seeking an experienced Individual for the Part-time position of General Service Assistant.

       Position Title:                        General Service Assistant

Reports to:                             General Service Supervisor

Supervises:                             None

Duty Station:                         CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda

Department:                          Non- Medical

Location:                                Mbale, Uganda

Duration:                                Part time - Fixed Term

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To provide housekeeping, laundry services and upkeep for spaces and buildings in the hospital by maintaining cleaning supplies, cleaning equipment, to ensure a sanitary and orderly environment for patients and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sweeping, scrubbing and mopping of assigned duty stations

• Dress self in full protective wear
•  Sweep assigned duty stations
• Notify users of wet floor
• Scrub dirty surfaces
• Mop using approved ratios of detergent
• Cleaning dusty surfaces Dump dust such items as blinds, furniture, file cabinets, and windowsills.
• Dump dust SPC plastic chairs
• Clear ceilings and corners of cobweb infestation

Disinfecting contaminated items and services using approved solutions

• Dress self in full protective wear
• Mix the solution using the approved guidelines
• Apply the solution to contaminated services.
• Disinfect washing area after washing linen for a particular procedure
• Disinfect clean linen tables

Providing laundry services for hospital items

• Pick dirty linen from the Operating rooms
• Sort according to degree of soiled and color spot clean those heavily soiled.
• Prepare a jik and detergent solution 1:8:3 (jik: water: detergent)
• Soak items for 30 minutes
• Wash, rinse and hang washed linen for drying.
• Pressing and folding linen
• Replenishing various locations with clean and pressed linen

Ensuring that waste is disposed of appropriately  

• Empty full garbage bins
• Take garbage to incinerator
• Disinfect used bins
• Put bucket liners

Infection prevention and control 

• Effective hand hygiene done whenever change of station
•   Doing work according to set policies and procedures.
•   Being aware of infection prevention and control measures and following them at all times
• Attend all departmental training on infection prevention and control to keep up to date knowledge.

Appropriate usage and storage of cleaning equipment        

• Mop heads are disinfected, hung to dry at the end of shift.

• Dusting and wiping towels disinfected and hung to dry at the end of shift.
• All cleaning equipment to be kept in a lock and key room.

Professional development function            

• Identification of short-term training that can help you perform your role better.

• Participate in the scheduled training and sensitization arrangements by the hospital for all co-workers.
• Ensure that the professional training tracker card is updated as per the above-mentioned training attended.
• A minimum of 3 professional development sessions - self initiated done in the fiscal year.

Punctuality and Attendance           

• Report to work as scheduled.
•  Report to work on time as per schedule.

Participation in Meetings             

• Attend and participate in department meetings as scheduled
• Attend and participate in general co-workers’ meetings as scheduled.

Occupational Health & Safety     

• All staff are expected to work in such a way that does not cause injury to themselves, other staff members or customers.
• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to their own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.
• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.

Spiritual Ministry             

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.

Other duties                        

• Other official duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A completed certificate in Hotel Management and Institutional Catering preferred.
• Experience in kitchen, laundry and cleaning functions in a recognized hotel, guest house or hospital
• Strong understanding of the need for an appropriately clean environment for patients
• Ability to learn how to sterilize material, an area or room
• Ability to establish priorities and proceed with objectives with minimum supervision.
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS COMPETENCES & ABILITIES:

• Willingness and ability to adopt new knowledge procedures.
• Flexible attitude to duties and to hours of work with ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Highly organized and meticulous

   This position is full-time fixed-term renewable and based in Mbale.

CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviews, reference verification, appointment, training or any other fees).

CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondences or any loss of money or theft which may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity.

All forms of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.