ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN
REGION,
KHAMIS MUSHAYT
DIRECTORATE: Support Medical Services
DEPARTMENT: Physiotherapy
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JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE:
Education Coordinator
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Training of Physiotherapy Technicians, Staff
Professional Development. Deliver of Quality
Physiotherapy Service
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Medical Director and Head of Physiotherapy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1.0
JOB SUMMARY:
Coordinating professional development of Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy
Technicians and Physiotherapy Interns. This position participates actively in training
and coordinating Education Programmes for Saudi trainees and new staff.
2.0
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
2.1
Conduct development and training needs assessment within the department.
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.2
Formulates plans to ensure that Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy
Technician’s Clinical Skills and Knowledge meet the requirements of the
department and that of the program.
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.3
In-service Training
Basic Life Support
Lifting and Handling
Fire and Safety
Infection Control
English/Arabic Language
Standardized assessment forms.
Knowledge of assessment and skills of treatment.
Plan and conduct Physiotherapy awareness campaigns for both the program
staff and patient within the program parameters.
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
Back Pain Presentation
Lifting and Handling
Disability
Back School
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2.4
Coordinate training of other groups.
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.5
Communicates with other departments regarding mutual training needs.
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6
Chest Physiotherapy
Therapeutic Physiotherapy (Management)
Communicate with other hospitals and training institutions nationally and
internationally to keep informed regarding training trends and courses.
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.7
Nursing Education Programme
Human Resource Orientation Programme
Training Center
Outpatient Back School Programme
Compile and update courses for staff professional development.
Liaise with interested staff in aid of fund or registration.
Responsible for the training and lectures of Physiotherapy Technician
Programme:
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
Develop/compile lectures for the training of the technicians.
Give lecture for Physiotherapy Technician.
Develop a schedule for Physiotherapy Technician Practicum.
Designs method of assessing clinical and theoretical knowledge of the
Physiotherapy Technicians (Programme Student and Staffs).
2.8
Set standards/competency level to be attained by Physiotherapy Technicians to
ensure that they easily fit in the profession requirements and that of the
employing hospital.
2.9
Responsible for clinical supervision of the Physiotherapy Interns and
Physiotherapy Technician trainees.
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Education Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
3.0
2.10
Liaise with the Physiotherapists in other sections to ensure constant supply of
patients for the students and interns and to get feedback regarding their
performance.
2.11
To develop/update/compile protocols and exercise programme for the
Physiotherapy Department.
2.12
To compile and advice regarding the selection and purchasing of equipment
suitable for the usage of the Physiotherapy Department.
2.13
To perform clinical work as part of the clinical requirements set by the Head of
Department.
HOURS OF WORK:
48 hours per week as allocated by the Head of Department.
4.0
REQUIREMENTS:
4.1
Qualifications or Relevant Experience:
4.1.1
Western male/female.
4.1.2
B.S. Physiotherapy or equivalent.
4.1.3
License in country of origin.
4.1.4
Extensive in clinical experience minimum of 10 years.
4.1.5
Experience with clinical supervision of students, interns and
technicians.
4.1.6
Teaching experience and post graduate degree or diploma in teaching is
desirable.
4.1.7
Must have Management experience.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: (Cont’d.)
4.2
4.3
Personal Qualities:
4.2.1
Self starter.
4.2.2
Have ability to plan and evaluate programs.
4.2.3
Have good interpersonal skills.
4.2.4
Ability to function in a multi-cultural environment.
Experience:
4.3.1
5.0
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
5.1
N.B.
Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience.
As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the category and grade as indicated
above.
This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It
exists in conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties.
Approval
Position
Name
Prepared by:
Head of
Physiotherapy
Human Resources
Director
Programme
Director
Col. Omar Al Humadi
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Acknowledged
by Employee
Lt. Col. Thabit Al Shaia’ani
Brig. Gen. Dr. Hamoud
Al Shahrani
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Date