Physiotherapist Supervisor

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Cervical Cancer Project Office:

PHYSIOTHERAPIST SUPERVISOR – 1 POSITION

Workplace                   :        Blantyre

Type of contract :  1 Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension Start date :   January 2025

Main purpose of the position

Supervising, monitoring, and evaluating all daily activities related to physical rehabilitation in the CC project. Strengthening the integration of the physiotherapy activities into all project activities, working in close collaboration with the hospital’s multidisciplinary team (MDT).

 

Job Summary

  • Monitors patient’s flow in the physio pathway, from admission to discharge, which includes:
    • optimizing compliance with the referral criteria for physio.
    • promoting the appropriate patient follow-up frequency.
    • supporting referrals to other facilities when indicated.
    • keeping the physio cohort up to date in the required databases (Excel ‘ EMR). ✓ ensuring patients discharges according to discharge criteria.
  • Stimulates communication with the MDT, strengthening the integration of physio in the CC pathway of care.
  • Provides patient care in line with the referral criteria for physio.
  • Organizes and monitors the workload, patient distribution, rotations IPD/OPD/HBC, and proceeds with needed adjustments.
  • Provides technical and organizational support to the level 5 physio(s) under her/his supervision.
  • In the event of annual/sick/study leave, prioritizes, and replaces the level 5 physio’s clinical tasks.
  • Monitors the availability, correct use, and maintenance of the physio equipment.
  • Issues bi-weekly pharma orders and monthly log IR.
  • Supports and supervises daily data collection.
  • Reports monthly to the MAM on physio Indicators, Achievements, Challenges, Plan for the following month. Reports on quarter and annual reviews of the physio activities to the MAM and physio referent (HQ).
  • Pre-validates staff’s annual leave and organizes the replacements to ensure the continuity of care Regularly evaluates the physio activities in line with the project’s defined objectives
  • Attends bi-weekly managers’ meetings and bi-weekly hospital meetings.
  • Instructs and reinforces implementations of new procedures and policies
  • The supervisor may be involved in the clinical capacity building associated with the physio decentralization strategy:
    • Co-responsible for capacity-building when trainees come to Blantyre
    • Co-responsible for remote support (case discussions, organizational matters, data collection & reporting)

 

Requirements

Education Degree in Physiotherapy
Experience A minimum of 5 years of physiotherapy experience; prior experience with MSF is an added advantage.
Languages English and Chichewa essential
Competencies Commitment to MSF principles, Teamwork and cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Results, and Quality Oriented, and Stress Management

How to Apply

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and relevant certificates, in Pdf or word format, to the Human Resources Manager at Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) France through email to   msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org. Please use the subject line “Physiotherapist Supervisor, Your Full Name,” and ensure that each file is appropriately labelled, such as “CV – (Name)”. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Indicate only the Position and Your Full Name as the Subject Line of the email.

Closing date for receiving applications is 6th November 2024 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer: all applicants will be equally considered under the same criteria and expectations. MSF does not charge any application/recruitment or training fees: if ever you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and please inform the MSF administration on email:  msff-blantyre-recruitment@paris.msf.org as soon as possible.