RESTRUCTURING THE ADDITIONAL DUTY HOURS ALLOWANCE Part I f Vlume II JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALLIED HEALTH STAFF II ACCRA, SEPTEMBER, 2005 Ghana Ministry f Health Ghana Health Services Cnsultants: Cedar Care Trust Internatinal Dnr Organisatin: DANIDA
TABLE OF CONTENT 1.0 PHYSIOTHERAPY STAFF...1 1.1 PHYSIOTHERAPISTS...1 1.1.1 Physitherapist...1 1.1.2 Senir Physitherapist...3 1.1.3 Principal Physitherapist...5 1.1.4 Deputy Chief Physitherapist...8 1.1.5 Chief Physitherapist...11 1.2 PYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANTS...14 1.2.1 Physitherapist Assistant...14 1.2.2 Senir Physitherapist Assistant...16 1.2.3 Principal Physitherapy Assistant...18 2.0 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STAFF...20 2.1 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS...20 2.1.1 Occupatinal Therapist...20 2.1.2 Senir Occupatinal Therapist...23 2.1.3 Principal Occupatinal Therapist...26 2.1.4 Deputy Chief Occupatinal Therapist...29 2.1.5 Chief Occupatinal Therapist...33 2.2 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT...36 2.2.1 Occupatinal Therapy Assistant...36 2.2.2 Senir Occupatinal Therapy Assistant...38 2.2.3 Principal Occupatinal Therapy Assistant...40 ii
3.0 TECHNICAL OFFICERS PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS...42 3.1 Technical Officer - Prsthetics and Orthtics...42 3.2 Senir Technical Officer Prsthetics and Orthtics...44 3.3 Principal Technical Officer Prsthetics and Orthtics...47 3.4 Assistant Chief Technical Officer Prsthetics and Orthtics...50 3.5 Chief Technical Officer Prsthetics and Orthtics...53 4.0 DIETHERAPY STAFF...56 4.1 DIETICIANS...56 4.1.1 Dietician...56 4.1.2 Senir Dietician...58 4.1.3 Principal Dietician...61 4.1.4 Deputy Chief Dietician...64 4.1.5 Chief Dietician...67 4.2 DIET COOKS...70 4.2.1 Diet Ck...70 4.2.2 Senir Diet Ck...72 4.2.3 Principal Diet Ck (Supervisr)...74 5.0 NUTRITION STAFF...76 5.1 NUTRITION OFFICERS...76 5.1.1 Nutritin Officer...76 5.1.2 Senir Nutritin Officer...78 5.1.3 Principal Nutritin Officer...81 5.1.4 Deputy Chief Nutritin Officer...84 5.1.5 Chief Nutritin Officer...87 iii
5.2 TECHNICAL OFFICER, NUTRITION...90 5.2.1 Technical Officer, Nutritin...90 5.2.2 Senir Technical Officer (Nutritin/ Cmmunity Health)...92 5.2.3 Principal Technical Officer, Nutritin...95 5.2.4 Assistant Chief Technical Officer, Nutritin...98 5.2.5 Chief Technical Officer, Nutritin...101 6.0 DISEASE CONTROL STAFF...104 6.1 DISEASE CONTROL OFFICERS...104 6.1.1 Technical Officer, Disease Cntrl...104 6.1.2 Senir Technical Officer, Disease Cntrl...107 6.1.3 Principal Technical Officer, Disease Cntrl...110 6.1.4 Assistant Chief Technical Officer, Disease Cntrl...113 6.1.5 Chief Technical Officer, Disease Cntrl...116 6.2 FIELD TECHNICIANS, DISEASE CONTROL...119 6.2.1 Field Technician (Disease Cntrl)...119 6.2.2 Senir Field Technician (Disease Cntrl)...121 6.2.3 Principal Field Technician (Disease Cntrl)...123 6.2.4 Superintendent Field Technician (Disease Cntrl)...125 iv
1.0 PHYSIOTHERAPY STAFF 1.1 PHYSIOTHERAPISTS 1.1.1 Physitherapist Jb Title : Physitherapist Grade : Physitherapist Respnsible T : Unit-In-Charge Accuntable T : Head f Department Jb Purpse T prvide quality physitherapy services Main Duties and Respnsibilities Prvide physitherapy services in accrdance with natinal standards Ensure safe use f physitherapy equipment Participate in the educatin f patients, their families and the cmmunity t prevent injury and disability and t lead healthy lifestyles Participate in the prmtin f cmmunity fitness prgrams Cllabrate with ther health prfessinals t prvide in patient physitherapy services Perfrm ther fficial duties that may be assigned. Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinships Maintain effective cmmunicatin and wrking relatinship with physitherapy staff and ther health wrkers Attend and cntribute at staff meetings Participate in prfessinal meetings and cnferences as required. Persnal and Peple Develpment Develp and maintain cntinuing persnal and prfessinal develpment t meet the changing demands in the area f physitherapy services. Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Keep up t date n jb related issues as apprpriate. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Research Participate in surveys and audits. Health Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and ensure the safety f ther staff in the physitherapy unit/sectin. 1
Cmply with and ensure adherence t the health and safety plicies, guidelines/prtcls in the facility (eg. the use f persnal prtective clthing/equipment). Ensure that accidents/incidents r ill health, failings in equipment are reprted and recrded Quality Assurance Cmply with all GHS Quality Assurance Plicy guidelines Keep up-t-date with quality develpments relevant t area f wrk and related services. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Ethics and Cde f Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedures. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service Persn Specificatin Physitherapist Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin and Experience Knwledge Abilities and Skills Persnal Attributes BSc. Physitherapy plus at least ONE (1) year internship r natinal service at a recgnized health facility Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Knwledge f Health and Safety Knwledge f Hspital Prtcls Demnstrated human relatins and effective cmmunicatin skills Ability t wrk under pressure Ability t demnstrate and participate in effective team wrking Ability t initiate and maintain clear, cncise dcumentatin Apprachable, flexible, lgical and methdlgical, MSc. Degree in Physitherapy Cmputer skills 2
1.1.2 Senir Physitherapist Jb Title : Physitherapist Grade : Senir Physitherapist Respnsible T : Unit-In-Charge Accuntable T : Head f Department Jb Purpse T prvide quality physitherapy services Main Duties and Respnsibilities Prvide quality physitherapy services t patients Prvide supprtive supervisin t the junir physitherapy staff in the unit. Participate in the rientatin and in-service training f physitherapy staff in the unit Educate patients, their families and the cmmunity t prevent injury and disability and t lead healthy lifestyles Prmte cmmunity fitness prgrams Cllabrate effectively with ther health prfessinals t prvide inpatient physitherapy services Perfrm ther fficial duty that may be assigned Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinship Maintain effective cmmunicatin and wrking relatinship with the physitherapy staff and ther health wrkers Attend and cntribute at staff meetings Participate in multi-prfessinal meetings and cnferences as required. Persnal and Peple Develpment Develp and maintain cntinuing persnal and prfessinal develpment t meet the changing demands in the area f physitherapy services. Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Cntribute t Cntinuing Prfessinal Develpment (CPD) f the physitherapy staff. Keep up t date n jb related issues as apprpriate. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Management Participate in the day-t-day management f the physitherapy unit/sectin including persnnel matters and apprpriate recrd keeping Cntribute t devising f imprved jb methds fr increasing efficiency. Prmte a psitive image fr GHS. Research Participate in surveys and audits 3
Health Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and ensure the safety f ther staff in the physitherapy unit/sectin. Cmply with and ensure adherence t the health and safety plicies, guidelines/prtcls in the facility (eg. the use f persnal prtective clthing/equipment). Ensure that accidents/incidents r ill health, failings in equipment are reprted and recrded Quality Assurance Cmply with all GHS Quality Assurance Plicy guidelines Keep up-t-date with quality develpments relevant t area f wrk and related services. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Ethics and Cde f Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedures. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service Persn Specificatin Senir Physitherapy Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin and Experience Knwledge Abilities and Skills Persnal Attributes BSc. Physitherapy and a minimum f Three (3) years wrking experience at the level f Physitherapists Cntinuus prfessinal training in physitherapy services Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Knwledge f Health and Safety Demnstrated human relatins and effective cmmunicatin skills Ability t wrk with a multi-disciplinary team. Ability t wrk under pressure Prblem slving skill Ability t demnstrate and participate in effective team wrking A wrking knwledge in basic cmputer applicatin Analytical skills Ability t initiate and maintain clear, cncise dcumentatin Apprachable, flexible, lgical, methdlgical, Evidence f enthusiasm, creativity MSc. Degree in Physitherapy 4
1.1.3 Principal Physitherapist Jb Title : Physitherapist Grade : Principal Physitherapist Respnsible T : Unit-In-Charge/Head f Department Accuntable T : Head f Facility Jb Purpse T prvide quality physitherapy services and effectively manage physitherapy unit Main Duties and Respnsibilities Prvide quality physitherapy services Maintain wn case lad Prvide supprtive supervisin t physitherapy staff in the unit. Participate in the develpment f guidelines and prtcls fr the peratins f the physitherapy service Cntribute t staff management within the unit, ensuring prvisin f a clinically effective service t all patients referred t the Unit Be respnsible fr physitherapy equipment in the unit Educate patients, their families and the cmmunity t prevent injury and disability and t lead healthy lifestyles Prmte cmmunity fitness prgrams Cllabrate effectively with ther health prfessinals t prvide inpatient physitherapy services Cntribute t the rientatin and in-service training f physitherapy staff in the unit Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinship Maintain effective cmmunicatin and wrking relatinship with the physitherapy staff and ther health wrkers Attend and cntribute at staff meetings Prmte gd team wrk Participate in multi-prfessinal meetings and cnferences as required. Persnal and Peple Develpment Develp and maintain cntinuing persnal and prfessinal develpment t meet the changing demands in the area f physitherapy services. Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Cntribute t Cntinuing Prfessinal Develpment (CPD) f the physitherapy Staff. Keep up t date n jb related issues as apprpriate. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Management Play active rle in the effective running f the unit by ensuring that Adequate supplies and lgistics are available t meet the needs f the patients 5
All equipment fr patient use is kept in gd wrking cnditin and are maintained regularly Maintain gd standards f recrds f all physitherapy activities relating t each client. Cntribute t the preparatin f units plans and budget Cntribute t devising f imprved jb methds fr increasing efficiency. Prmte a psitive image fr GHS. Research Participate in surveys and audits Health Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and ensure the safety f ther staff in the physitherapy unit/sectin. Cmply with and ensure adherence t the health and safety plicies, guidelines/prtcls in the facility (eg. the use f persnal prtective clthing/equipment). Ensure that accidents/incidents r ill health, failings in equipment are reprted and recrded Quality Assurance Cmply with all GHS Quality Assurance Plicy guidelines Keep up-t-date with quality develpments relevant t area f wrk and related services. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Ethics and Cde f Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedures. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service Persn Specificatin Principal Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal BSc. Physitherapy and a minimum f FIVE (5) years MSc. Degree in Requirement wrking experience at the grade f Senir Physitherapy and Physitherapist Experience Cntinuus prfessinal training in physitherapy services Training in Management Knwledge Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Understanding f the MOH/GHS administrative set up and plicies Knwledge f Health and Safety Abilities and Demnstrated human relatins and effective Skills cmmunicatin skills Ability t manage under pressure 6
Persnal Attributes Prblem slving skill Ability t demnstrate and participate in effective team wrking A wrking knwledge in basic cmputer applicatin Supervisry skills Analytical skills Ability t initiate and maintain clear, cncise dcumentatin Apprachable, flexible, lgical, methdlgical, Evidence f enthusiasm, creativity 7
1.1.4 Deputy Chief Physitherapist Jb Title : Chief Physitherapist Grade : Assistant Chief Physitherapist Respnsible T : Head f Department Accuntable T : Head f Facility Jb Purpse T prvide advanced physitherapy services and cntribute t the develpment f physitherapy services Main Duties and Respnsibilities Prvide advanced physitherapy services Prvide supprt supervisin fr staff in department Play active rle in the develpment f strategic plans fr physitherapy services Cntribute t the develpment f systems, plicies and prcedures fr the peratins f the physitherapy services Manage and develp the physitherapy staff within the unit and care team, ensuring prvisin f a clinically effective service t all patients referred t the Unit (in and ut patients). Ensure that the prvisin f physitherapy services is in line with natinal standard f practice Prmte cmmunity fitness prgrams Play active rle in educating the general public t prevent injury and disability and t lead healthy lifestyles Cntribute t the develpment f training prgrams fr physitherapy staff Cntribute t the building f capacity f physitherapy staff Cntribute t the develpment f effective database fr physitherapy services Cntribute t the mnitring f physitherapy services Keep up t date with natinal and internatinal develpments in physitherapy services. Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinships Maintain effective cmmunicatin and wrking relatinship with the physitherapy staff and ther health wrkers Organize and attend meetings as required in cnnectin with the physitherapy services. Prmte gd team wrk Participate in multi-prfessinal meetings and cnferences as required. Persnal and Peple Develpment Develp and maintain cntinuing persnal and prfessinal develpment t meet the changing demands in the area f physitherapy services. Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Keep up t date n jb related issues as apprpriate. Cntribute t Cntinuing Prfessinal Develpment (CPD) f the physitherapy staff. 8
Play active rle in the recruitment, selectin, inductin and retentin f the Physitherapists. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Ensure perfrmance appraisals fr the Physitherapists and ther Supprt Staff in the physitherapy unit. Management Supervise and direct the activities f the Physitherapists and ther Supprt Staff in the physitherapy unit Play active rle in the effective running f the unit by ensuring that Adequate supplies and lgistics are available t meet the needs f the patients All equipment fr patient use is kept in gd wrking cnditin and are maintained regularly Ensure gd standards f recrd keeping fr f all physitherapy activities relating t each client. Ensure rster planning and mnitring Prepare plans and budget fr the unit Prepare annual and ther reprts n unit s activities Devise imprved jb methds fr increasing efficiency. Prmte a psitive image fr GHS. Research Undertake research and develpment prgrammes in the area f wrk Health Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and ensure maintenance f safe wrking envirnment and prcedures. Prmte adherence t the health and safety plicies, guidelines/prtcls in the facility (eg. the use f persnal prtective clthing/equipment). Quality Assurance Prmte adherence t GHS Quality Assurance Plicy guidelines Keep up-t-date with quality develpments relevant t area f wrk and related services. Act as a rle mdel in quality imprvement. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Ethics and Cde f Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedures. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service. 9
Persn Specificatin Deputy Chief Physitherapy Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin and Experience BSc. Physitherapy, pstgraduate qualificatin ( MSc. r equivalent) in Physitherapy r related field; wrking experience at the level f Principal Physitherapist plus cntinuus prfessinal training; Management and Leadership training OR BSc. Physitherapy, pstgraduate qualificatin ( MSc. r equivalent) in Physitherapy r related field; minimum f 3 years wrking experience pst graduate qualificatin at the level f senir physitherapist plus cntinuus prfessinal training; Management and Leadership training OR Bsc Physitherapy plus minimum f five years wrking experience at the level f Principal Physitherapist (r equivalent) plus cntinuus prfessinal training; Management and Leadership training Knwledge Abilities and Skills Persnal Attributes Experience with human resurce issues Research experience Experience f wrking in a wide range f areas in physitherapy. Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Understanding f the MOH/GHS administrative set up and plicies Knwledge f Health and Safety Knwledge f Hspital Prtcls Demnstrated teaching, leadership, human relatins and effective cmmunicatin skills Ability t manage under pressure Prblem slving skill Ability t demnstrate and participate in effective team wrking A wrking knwledge in basic cmputer applicatin Supervisry skills Analytical skills Apprachable, flexible, lgical, methdlgical, Evidence f enthusiasm, creativity 10
1.1.5 Chief Physitherapist Jb Title : Physitherapist Grade : Chief Physitherapist Respnsible T : Head f Facility/Divisinal Directr Accuntable T : Head f Facility/Divisinal Directr Jb Purpse T lead in the develpment f physitherapy services and prvide advanced physitherapy services Main Duties and Respnsibilities Prvide leadership fr the develpment f systems, plicies and prcedures fr the peratins f the physitherapy service Lead in the develpment f strategic plans fr physitherapy services Prvide expert technical advice n matters relating t physitherapy Lead in the develpment f technical guidelines, prtcls and standards fr physitherapy services Lead in managing and develping physitherapy staff within the physitherapy department and care team, ensuring prvisin f a clinically effective service t all patients Ensure that apprpriate physitherapy services are designed and delivered t achieve the highest standards f care. Ensure prmtin f cmmunity fitness prgrams Play a lead rle in educating the general public t prevent injury and disability and t lead healthy lifestyles Lead in the develpment f training prgrams fr physitherapy staff Cntribute t the building f capacity f physitherapy staff Cllabrate with ICD t ensure an equitable prvisin f therapy services Lead in the develpment f effective database fr physitherapy services Cntribute t the mnitring f physitherapy services Keep up t date with natinal and internatinal develpments in physitherapy services. Cmmunicatin and wrking Relatinships Maintain effective cmmunicatin and wrking relatinship with clleagues and ther health wrkers and clients. Develp wrking partnership netwrks with individuals, grups, cmmunities and agencies Organize and attend meetings as required in cnnectin with the physitherapy services. Demnstrate effective leadership and prmte gd team wrk Persnal and Peple Develpment Develp and maintain cntinuing persnal and prfessinal develpment t meet the changing demands in the area f physitherapy services. Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. 11
Ensure Cntinuing Prfessinal Develpment (CPD) f physitherapy staff. Play active rle in the recruitment, selectin, inductin and retentin f physitherapy staff. Ensure perfrmance appraisal fr the physitherapy staff Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Management Prvide leadership and supervise the activities f the Physitherapists Oversee the running f the unit by ensuring that Adequate supplies and lgistics are available t meet the needs f the patients All equipment fr patient use is kept in gd wrking cnditin and are maintained regularly Ensure gd standards f recrd keeping fr the physitherapy services Ensure rster planning and mnitring Oversee the preparatin f plans and budget fr the unit Oversee the preparatin f annual and ther reprts n unit s activities Devise imprved jb methds fr increasing efficiency. Research Undertake research and develpment prgrammes in the area f wrk Health Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and ensure maintenance f safe wrking envirnment and prcedures. Prmte adherence t the health and safety plicies, guidelines/prtcls in the facility (eg. the use f persnal prtective clthing/equipment). Quality Assurance Wrk within the prescribed quality standards fr the ral health services Cmply with the GHS quality assurance plicy and guidelines. Assist in the develpment f and participate in departmental and interdisciplinary quality imprvement prgrams Keep up-t-date with quality develpments relevant t area f wrk and related services. Act as a rle mdel in quality imprvement. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Prfessinal Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedure. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service 12
Persn Specificatin Chief Physitherapist Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin and Experience BSc. Physitherapy, Pstgraduate qualificatin (MSc. Degree in Physitherapy r related field r equivalent); Minimum f 5 years experience at the grade f Deputy Chief Physitherapist Training in management and Leadership curse Cntinuus prfessinal training in physitherapy services Knwledge Abilities and Skills Persnal Attributes Management experience Experience with human resurce issues Research experience Experience f wrking in a wide range f areas in physitherapy. Experience in service develpment Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance Knwledge f Patient Charter Understanding f the MOH/GHS administrative set up and plicies Knwledge f Health and Safety Demnstrated teaching, leadership, human relatins and effective cmmunicatin skills Ability t manage under pressure Prblem slving skill Ability t demnstrate and participate in effective team wrking A wrking knwledge in basic cmputer applicatin Supervisry skills Analytical skills Apprachable, flexible, lgical, methdlgical, Evidence f enthusiasm, creativity and 13
1.2 PYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANTS 1.2.1 Physitherapist Assistant Jb Title : Physitherapy Assistant Grade : Physitherapy Assistant Respnsible T : Unit-In-Charge Accuntable T : Head f Department Jb Purpse T assist Physitherapists in the prvisin f physitherapy services Main Duties and Respnsibilities Undertake a range f physitherapy services within cmpetence as directed by the Physitherapist. Prepare patients/clients fr manipulatin, massage, electrtherapy, hydrtherapy exercises etc Assist in re-training patients t walk r t use devices such as walking frames, splints, crutches and wheelchairs Prepare and maintain wrk area, materials, and equipment. Prtect all cnfidential infrmatin cncerning patients btained in the curse f prfessinal practice and make disclsures nly with the patient cnsent r when disclsure can be apprpriately justified. Perfrm ther fficial duties that may be assigned Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinships Maintain effective cmmunicatin with clleagues, visitrs and clients/patients. Attend and cntribute at staff meetings Effectively wrk in a team with the staff in the unit. Persnal and Peple Develpment Attend in-huse training sessins in relatin t physitherapy services t update knwledge and skills Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Health and Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and thers wh may be affected by yur actins r missins Adhere t the GHS Health and Safety Plicies and use any equipment r persnal prtective equipment prvided t ensure safety. Quality Assurance Wrk within the prescribed quality standards fr physitherapy services. Cmply with the GHS quality assurance plicy and guidelines. 14
Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Prfessinal Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedure. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service Persn Specificatin Physitherapy Assistant Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin Pst SSCE certificate in physitherapy at a recgnized Health Institutin Knwledge Abilities and Skills Persnal Attributes Knwledge f Health and Safety Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Cmmunicate effectively bth rally and written. Ability t wrk under pressure Ability t relate t peple frm differing backgrunds Ability t initiate and maintain clear, cncise dcumentatin Adaptable, imaginative, innvative, enthusiastic Self discipline Helpful apprach t prblem slving 15
1.2.2 Senir Physitherapist Assistant Jb Title : Physitherapy Assistant Grade : Senir Physitherapy Assistant Respnsible T : Unit-In-Charge Accuntable T : Head f Department Jb Purpse T assist the physitherapist in the prvisin f physitherapy services Main Duties and Respnsibilities Assist in the supervisin f the junir Physitherapy Assistants in the perfrmance f their duties Undertake a range f physitherapy services within cmpetence as directed by the Physitherapist. Prepare patients/clients fr manipulatin, massage, electrtherapy, hydrtherapy exercises etc Assist in re-training patients t walk r t use devices such as walking frames, splints, crutches and wheelchairs Prepare and maintain wrk area, materials, and equipment. Prtect all cnfidential infrmatin cncerning patients btained in the curse f prfessinal practice and make disclsures nly with the patient cnsent r when disclsure can be apprpriately justified. Perfrm ther fficial duties that may be assigned Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinships Maintain effective cmmunicatin with clleagues, visitrs and clients/patients. Attend and cntribute at staff meetings Effectively wrk in a team with the staff in the unit. Persnal and Peple Develpment Attend in-huse training sessins in relatin t physitherapy services t update knwledge and skills Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Health and Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and thers wh may be affected by yur actins r missins Adhere t the GHS Health and Safety Plicies and use any equipment r persnal prtective equipment prvided t ensure safety. Quality Assurance Wrk within the prescribed quality standards fr physitherapy services. Cmply with the GHS quality assurance plicy and guidelines. 16
Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Prfessinal Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedure. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service Persn Specificatin Senir Physitherapy Assistant Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin and Experience Knwledge Abilities Skills Persnal Attributes and Pst SSCE certificate in physitherapy at a recgnized Health Institutin and a minimum f 3 years wrking experience at the grade f Physitherapy Assistant plus cntinuing educatin in physitherapy services Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Knwledge f Health and Safety Cmmunicate effectively bth rally and written. Ability t wrk under pressure Ability t relate t peple frm differing backgrunds Ability t initiate and maintain clear, cncise dcumentatin Adaptable, imaginative, innvative, enthusiastic Self discipline Helpful apprach t prblem slving 17
1.2.3 Principal Physitherapy Assistant Jb Title : Physitherapy Assistant Grade : Principal Physitherapy Assistant Respnsible T : Unit-In-Charge Accuntable T : Head f Department Jb Purpse T assist the physitherapist in the prvisin f physitherapy services Main Duties and Respnsibilities Supervise junir Physitherapy Assistants in the perfrmance f their duties Undertake a range f physitherapy services within cmpetence as directed by the Physitherapist. Prepare patients/clients fr manipulatin, massage, electrtherapy, hydrtherapy exercises etc Assist in re-training patients t walk r t use devices such as walking frames, splints, crutches and wheelchairs Prepare and maintain wrk area, materials, and equipment. Maintain stck. Prtect all cnfidential infrmatin cncerning patients btained in the curse f prfessinal practice and make disclsures nly with the patient cnsent r when disclsure can be apprpriately justified. Perfrm ther fficial duties that may be assigned Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinships Maintain effective cmmunicatin with clleagues, visitrs and clients/patients. Attend and cntribute at staff meetings Effectively wrk in a team with the staff in the unit. Persnal and Peple Develpment Attend in-huse training sessins in relatin t physitherapy services t update knwledge and skills Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Assist in the training f the Junir Physitherapy Assistants and the new entrants Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Health and Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and thers wh may be affected by yur actins r missins Adhere t the GHS Health and Safety Plicies and use any equipment r persnal prtective equipment prvided t ensure safety. Quality Assurance Wrk within the prescribed quality standards fr physitherapy services. 18
Cmply with the GHS quality assurance plicy and guidelines. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Prfessinal Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedure. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service. Persn Specificatin Principal Physitherapy Assistant Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin and Experience Knwledge Abilities and Skills Persnal Attributes Pst SSCE certificate in physitherapy at a recgnized Health Institutin and a minimum f 5 years wrking experience at the grade f Senir Physitherapy Assistant plus cntinuing educatin in physitherapy services Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Knwledge f Health and Safety Cmmunicate effectively bth rally and written. Ability t wrk under pressure Ability t relate t peple frm differing backgrunds Ability t initiate and maintain clear, cncise dcumentatin Adaptable, imaginative, innvative, enthusiastic Self discipline, assertiveness, apprachable Helpful apprach t prblem slving 19
2.0 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STAFF 2.1 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS 2.1.1 Occupatinal Therapist Jb Title : Occupatinal Therapist Grade : Occupatinal Therapist Respnsible T : Head f Department Accuntable T : Head f Facility Jb Purpse T prvide ccupatinal therapy t patients where physical injury, birth defects, emtinal r functinal prblems have interfered with their ability t perfrm ccupatinal tasks apprpriate t their age and level f independence. Main Duties and Respnsibilities Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and limitatins and establish treatment gals fr the patients based n the evaluatin. Educate patients and the caregivers abut the gals f the ccupatinal therapy prgram, methds f accmplishing gals, hw t perfrm the hme prgram and injury preventin. Administer therapy accrding t the established plan. Re-evaluate patients, assess their prgress, and make recmmendatins regarding discharge. Prepare reprts that detail prgress f the patient and maintain the necessary recrds. Select activities that will help individuals learn wrk and life-management skills within limits f their mental and physical capabilities Recmmend changes in patients' wrk r living envirnments, cnsistent with their needs and capabilities. Help clients imprve decisin-making, abstract reasning, memry, sequencing, crdinatin and perceptual skills, using cmputer prgrams. Prvide dcumentatin f patient care accrding t established criteria. Participate in health prmtin prgrams, grup activities. Prvide training and supervisin in therapy techniques and bjectives fr students and nurses and ther medical staff. Design and create, r requisitin, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces and cmputer-aided adaptive equipment. Plan and implement prgrams and scial activities t help patients learn wrk and schl skills and adjust t handicaps. Advise n health risks in the wrkplace and n health-related transitin t retirement. Undertake any ther fficial duty that may be assigned Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinships Maintain effective cmmunicatin and wrking relatinship with Occupatinal Therapy staff and ther health wrkers Attend and cntribute at staff meetings 20
Participate in prfessinal meetings and cnferences as required. Persnal and Peple Develpment Develp and maintain cntinuing persnal and prfessinal develpment t meet the changing demands in the area f ccupatinal therapy services. Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Keep up t date n jb related issues as apprpriate. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Research Participate in surveys and audits. Health Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and ensure the safety f ther staff in the ccupatinal therapy unit. Cmply with and ensure adherence t the health and safety plicies, guidelines/prtcls in the facility (eg. the use f persnal prtective clthing/equipment). Ensure that accidents/incidents r ill health, failings in equipment are reprted and recrded Quality Assurance Cmply with all GHS Quality Assurance Plicy guidelines Keep up-t-date with quality develpments relevant t area f wrk and related services. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Ethics and Cde f Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedures. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service 21
Persn Specificatin Occupatinal Therapist Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal BSc in Occupatinal Therapy plus ne (1) year natinal service Pstgraduate Qualificatin r internship training. Degree in and relevant field Experience Knwledge Knwledge f Psychlgy, Custmer and Persnal Service Knwledge f principles and methds fr curriculum and training design, teaching and instructin fr individuals and grups, and the measurement f training effects. Knwledge f principles, methds, and prcedures fr diagnsis, treatment, and rehabilitatin f physical and mental dysfunctins, and fr career cunseling and guidance. Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Knwledge f Health and Safety and Hspital Prtcls Skills Ability t cmmunicate effectively Gd planning and rganizing, judgment and decisin making skills. Prblem slving skills Ability t mtivate and inspire thers Manual dexterity Cmputer skill Able t assist and care fr thers -- prviding persnal assistance, emtinal supprt, r ther persnal care t thers such as cwrkers, custmers, r patients. Persnal Attributes Be an active listener Apprachable, flexible, lgical, methdlgical. Evidence f enthusiasm, creativity and mtivatin 22
2.1.2 Senir Occupatinal Therapist Jb Title : Occupatinal Therapy Grade : Senir Occupatinal Therapist Respnsible T : Head f Department Accuntable T : Head f Facility Jb Purpse T prvide ccupatinal therapy t patients where physical injury, birth defects, emtinal r functinal prblems have interfered with their ability t perfrm ccupatinal tasks apprpriate t their age and level f independence. Main Duties and Respnsibilities Supervise and direct the activities f subrdinate staff in the ccupatinal therapy unit. Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and limitatins and establish treatment gals fr the patients based n the evaluatin. Educate patients and the caregivers abut the gals f the ccupatinal therapy prgram, methds f accmplishing gals, hw t perfrm the hme prgram and injury preventin. Administer therapy accrding t the established plan, utilizing apprpriate prcedures, equipment and techniques within the scpe f practice f Occupatinal Therapy. Re-evaluate patients, assess their prgress, and make recmmendatins regarding discharge. Prepare reprts that detail prgress f the patient and maintain the necessary recrds. Select activities that will help individuals learn wrk and life-management skills within limits f their mental and physical capabilities Recmmend changes in patients' wrk r living envirnments, cnsistent with their needs and capabilities. Cnsult with rehabilitatin team t select activity prgrams and crdinate ccupatinal therapy with ther therapeutic activities. Help clients imprve decisin-making, abstract reasning, memry, sequencing, crdinatin and perceptual skills, using cmputer prgrams. Prvide dcumentatin f patient care accrding t established criteria. Participate in health prmtin prgrams, grup activities, r discussins t prmte client health, facilitate scial adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical r mental disability. Prvide training and supervisin in therapy techniques and bjectives fr students and nurses and ther medical staff. Design and create, r requisitin, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces and cmputer-aided adaptive equipment. Plan and implement prgrams and scial activities t help patients learn wrk and schl skills and adjust t handicaps. Advise n health risks in the wrkplace and n health-related transitin t retirement. Prvide patients with assistance in lcating and hlding jbs Perfrm ther fficial duties that may be assigned. 23
Cmmunicatin and Wrking Relatinship Maintain effective cmmunicatin and wrking relatinship with the ccupatinal therapy staff and ther health wrkers Develp wrking partnership netwrks with individuals, grups, cmmunities and agencies. Attend and cntribute at staff meetings Participate in multi-prfessinal meetings and cnferences as required. Persnal and Peple Develpment Develp and maintain cntinuing persnal and prfessinal develpment t meet the changing demands in the area f ccupatinal therapy services. Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Cntribute t Cntinuing Prfessinal Develpment (CPD) f the ccupatinal therapy staff. Keep up t date n jb related issues as apprpriate. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Management Participate in the day-t-day management f the ccupatinal therapy unit including persnnel matters and apprpriate recrd keeping Cntribute t devising f imprved jb methds fr increasing efficiency. Prmte a psitive image fr GHS. Research Participate in surveys and audits Health Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and ensure the safety f ther staff in the ccupatinal therapy unit. Cmply with and ensure adherence t the health and safety plicies, guidelines/prtcls in the facility (eg. the use f persnal prtective clthing/equipment). Ensure that accidents/incidents r ill health, failings in equipment are reprted and recrded Quality Assurance Cmply with all GHS Quality Assurance Plicy guidelines Keep up-t-date with quality develpments relevant t area f wrk and related services. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Ethics and Cde f Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedures. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. 24
This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service Persn Specificatin Senir Occupatinal Therapist Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin and Experience Knwledge Skills Persnal Attributes BSc in Occupatinal Therapy and at least Three years wrking experience at the level f Occupatinal Therapist plus cntinuing prfessinal develpment and training in management. Knwledge f Psychlgy, Custmer and Persnal Service Knwledge f principles and methds fr curriculum and training design, teaching and instructin fr individuals and grups, and the measurement f training effects. Knwledge f principles, methds, and prcedures fr diagnsis, treatment, and rehabilitatin f physical and mental dysfunctins, and fr career cunseling and guidance. Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Knwledge f Health and Safety and Hspital Prtcls Ability t cmmunicate effectively Gd planning and rganizing, judgment and decisin making skills. Prblem slving skills Ability t mtivate and inspire thers Manual dexterity Able t assist and care fr thers -- prviding persnal assistance, emtinal supprt, r ther persnal care t thers such as cwrkers, custmers, r patients. Be an active listener Apprachable, flexible, lgical, methdlgical. Evidence f enthusiasm, creativity and mtivatin Pstgraduate Degree in relevant field Cmputer skill 25
2.1.3 Principal Occupatinal Therapist Jb Title : Occupatinal Therapy Grade : Principal Occupatinal Therapist Respnsible T : Head f Facility Accuntable T : Head f Facility Jb Purpse T prvide ccupatinal therapy t patients where physical injury, birth defects, emtinal r functinal prblems have interfered with their ability t perfrm ccupatinal tasks apprpriate t their age and level f independence. Main Duties and Respnsibilities Supervise junir Occupatinal Therapy staff by assigning wrk, training and evaluating perfrmance. Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and limitatins and establish treatment gals fr the patients based n the evaluatin. Educate the patient and the caregiver abut the gals f the ccupatinal therapy prgram, methds f accmplishing gals, hw t perfrm the hme prgram and injury preventin. Administer therapy accrding t the established plan, utilizing apprpriate prcedures, equipment and techniques within the scpe f practice f Occupatinal Therapy. Re-evaluate patients, assess their prgress, and make recmmendatins regarding discharge. Select activities that will help individuals learn wrk and life-management skills within limits f their mental and physical capabilities Recmmend changes in patients' wrk r living envirnments, cnsistent with their needs and capabilities. Help clients imprve decisin-making, abstract reasning, memry, sequencing, crdinatin and perceptual skills, using cmputer prgrams. Prvide dcumentatin f patient care accrding t established criteria. Participate in health prmtin prgrams, grup activities, r discussins t prmte client health, facilitate scial adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical r mental disability. Design and create, r requisitin, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces and cmputer-aided adaptive equipment. Plan and implement prgrams and scial activities t help patients learn wrk and schl skills and adjust t handicaps. Advise n health risks in the wrkplace and n health-related transitin t retirement. Perfrm ther fficial duties that may be assigned. Cmmunicatin and wrking Relatinships Maintain effective cmmunicatin and wrking relatinship with the ccupatinal therapy staff and ther health wrkers Develp wrking partnership netwrks with individuals, grups, cmmunities and agencies. Attend and cntribute at staff meetings 26
Participate in multi-prfessinal meetings and cnferences as required. Persnal and Peple Develpment Develp and maintain cntinuing persnal and prfessinal develpment t meet the changing demands in the area f ccupatinal therapy services. Mnitr wn perfrmance against agreed bjectives and standards. Cntribute t Cntinuing Prfessinal Develpment (CPD) f the ccupatinal therapy staff. Keep up t date n jb related issues as apprpriate Participate in the recruitment and retentin f Occupatinal Therapy staff in the facility. Participate in the rientatin f new Occupatinal Therapy staff and prvide feedback related t specific educatin needs. Keep lg f wn perfrmance and in-service training lg fr purpses f appraisal. Management Take charge f the Occupatinal Therapy unit in the absence f the Chief and Assistant Chief Occupatinal Therapist Ensure regular availability f supplies and ther lgistics in the Occuaptianal Therapy unit/department. Undertake rster planning and mnitring in the unit Maintain up-t-date recrds f activities in the unit. Identify and participate in any cst imprvement measures as required. Ensure effective and efficient use f human and material resurces in the unit/department. Prepare plans and budgets fr the Occupatinal Therapy unit/department. Prepare and submit peridic reprt n the Occupatinal Therapy activities in the facility. Research Participate in research and utilizatin f the research results. Health and Safety Respnsibilities Take care f wn safety and thers wh may be affected by yur actins r missins Cmply/ ensure adherence t the health and safety plicies, guidelines/prtcls in the facility (eg. the use f persnal prtective clthing/equipment). Liaise with the facility management and ensure that any advice n health and safety is implemented Ensure that accidents/incidents r ill health, failings in equipment are reprted and recrded. Quality Assurance Wrk within the prescribed quality standards fr the Occupatinal Therapy services Cmply with the GHS quality assurance plicy and guidelines. Assist in the develpment f and participate in departmental and interdisciplinary quality imprvement prgrams Keep up-t-date with quality develpments relevant t area f wrk and related services, alerting thers t new develpments and the implicatins f this fr their practice. 27
Act as a rle mdel in quality imprvement. Further Infrmatin The pst hlder must at all times: Wrk in accrdance with the GHS Cde f Prfessinal Cnduct and Disciplinary Prcedure. Strictly adhere t the prvisins f the Patient s Charter. This jb descriptin is intended as a guide t the principal duties and respnsibilities fr the pst and shuld nt be cnsidered an exhaustive list. It is subject t change in line with future develpment f the service Persn Specificatin Principal Occupatinal Therapist Criteria Essential Desirable Educatinal Qualificatin and Experience Knwledge Skills Persnal Attributes BSc in Occupatinal Therapy plus five (5) years wrking experience at the level f Senir Occupatinal Therapist plus evidence f leadership, management and cntinuing prfessinal training. Knwledge f Psychlgy, Custmer and Persnal Service Knwledge f principles and methds fr curriculum and training design, teaching and instructin fr individuals and grups, and the measurement f training effects. Knwledge f principles, methds, and prcedures fr diagnsis, treatment, and rehabilitatin f physical and mental dysfunctins, and fr career cunseling and guidance. Knwledge and understanding f quality assurance issues Knwledge f Patient Charter Knwledge f Health and Safety and Hspital Prtcls Experience with human resurce issues and Research Ability t cmmunicate effectively Gd planning and rganizing, judgment and decisin making skills. Prblem slving and analytical skills Cmputer skill Ability t mtivate and inspire thers Ability t manage under pressure Manual dexterity Able t assist and care fr thers -- prviding persnal assistance, medical attentin, emtinal supprt, r ther persnal care t thers such as cwrkers, custmers, r patients. Be an active listener Apprachable, flexible, lgical, methdlgical. Evidence f enthusiasm, creativity and mtivatin Pstgraduate Degree in relevant field 28
2.1.4 Deputy Chief Occupatinal Therapist Jb Title : Occupatinal Therapist Grade : Deputy Chief Occupatinal Therapist Respnsible t : Head f Department Accuntable t : Head f Facility Jb Purpse T prvide ccupatinal therapy t patients where physical injury, birth defects, emtinal r functinal prblems have interfered with their ability t perfrm ccupatinal tasks apprpriate t their age and level f independence Main Duties and Respnsibilities Play active rle in the develpment f ccupatinal therapy prgrammes in the cuntry including the develpment and implementatin f plicies, systems and prcedures fr ccupatinal therapy services Supervise equipment used in carrying ut ccupatinal therapy duties and ensure adherence t departmental equipment plicy, including cmpetence t use equipment and t ensure the safe use f equipment by thers thrugh teaching, training and supervisin f practice. Cntribute t the planning, rganizing, and cnducting ccupatinal therapy prgrams in hspital and institutinal r cmmunity settings t help rehabilitate thse impaired because f illness, injury r psychlgical r develpmental prblems. Cnsult with rehabilitatin team t select activity prgrams and crdinate ccupatinal therapy with ther therapeutic activities. Help clients imprve decisin-making, abstract reasning, memry, sequencing, crdinatin and perceptual skills, using cmputer prgrams. Play active rle in health prmtin prgrams, grup activities, r discussins t prmte client health, facilitate scial adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical r mental disability. Prvide training and supervisin in therapy techniques and bjectives fr students and nurses and ther medical staff. Design and create, r requisitin, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces and cmputer-aided adaptive equipment. Prvide technical advice n health risks in the wrkplace and n health-related transitin t retirement. Recmmend changes in patients' wrk r living envirnments, cnsistent with their needs and capabilities Perfrm ther fficial duties that may be assigned. Cmmunicatin and wrking Relatinships Establish and maintain effective cmmunicatin with staff, patients/clients, and visitrs Develp and sustain partnership wrking with individuals, grups, cmmunities and agencies Organize and attend meetings as required in cnnectin with the Occupatinal Therapy services. 29