• Managerial
  • Maintaining sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
    • Reporting shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, maintaining records for ordering and replenishments
  Technical
  • Undertake duties in accordance with the philosophy, business practices and policies of NMCRH-DIP, and practicing within the standards and ethics of the Physiotherapy profession typical work activities include:
    1. Working with patients to identify physical problems.
       1. Developing and reviewing treatment programs.
       2. Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery.
       3. Helping patients' rehabilitation following accidents, injury and stroke.
       4. Writing patient case notes and reports.
       5. Collecting patient statistics.
       6. Educating and advising patients and their cares about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.
    2. Working as a professional member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and actively participating in team meetings.
    • Effectively communicating with staff members, health professionals, clients and family with regards to provision of physiotherapy services.
    • Contributing to, and participating in, education programs for residents, relatives and staff.
    • Participating in continuing education and courses updating Physiotherapy techniques and information.
    • Ensuring Physiotherapy equipment is adequately maintained and liaising with the head of department for the ordering of supplies and equipment.
    • Ensuring Physiotherapy treatments are based on sound evidence of benefit.
    • Ensuring all adverse clinical events are recorded and reported.
    • Maintaining a safe work environment.
    • Assisting in the on-going maintenance of a safe work place through involvement in the implementation of safe systems of work.
    • Identifying and reporting hazards in the workplace.
    • Participating in Quality Management System and commitment to processes of continuous improvement activities, including auditing, surveys and needs analysis.
    • Other duties as directed by the Head of Department.

  Quality and Safety
  • Promoting and maintaining quality in all services and ensure continuous quality improvement measures are in place. Conduct method evaluation/ development as per standard policies and procedures
    • Complying with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
    • Complying with applicable precautions for environmental safety, infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infections
    • Ensuring that safety procedures and quality assurance tests are maintained within all sections
    • Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed
    • Communicating in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family and other medical personnel as necessary to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, clarify orders and communicate status.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Required:
  • Graduate from an approved College or University in Physiotherapy.
  • Current license in country of origin with DHA license to practice in Dubai,U.A.E.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of practice in Physical Medicine.
  • Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to work in cordial conditions in group practice in a hospital set up and as a member of a team.
  • Knowledge of the range and type of services available for aged/disabled person.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
  • Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

  Experience required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above

  Required:

  Currently licensed in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai U.A.E.

  Specialist Certification

  Required:NA

  Desired:NA

  Additional requirements

  • Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure;
    • Fluent spoken and written English. Spoken Arabic is advantageous but not essential.
    • A supportive and caring disposition;