Employment Opportunities at Chesire Foundation of Botswana

Community Rehabilitation Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (Tenable in Mogoditshane and Palapye)

The Chesire Foundation is a charity NGO for the rehabilitation of people with disabilities. The foundation is looking for qualified Therapists who have the following experience:

Experience:
• 3 years experience as Therapist 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 Botswana Health Professions Council.
• Must be in a possession of valid driver’s license

The job involves some o f the following
• To manage caseload of clients with complex needs with medical diagnosis such as neurological, orthopedic and complex conditions
• To use evidence based/client centered 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 & other programmes and carry out 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

Benefits include:
Competitive salary is paid for the right candidates. Optional Medical Aid where employer pays 50% subscription, end of contract grauity for expatriates and pension for citizens and 25 days annual leave.

Apply with CV and references to:

The Executive Director
Chesire Foundation of Botswana
Mogoditshane Rehabilitation Center
PO Box 1232,
Mogoditshane,
Gaborone,

Closing date: 27 February 2015