Podiatrist-Podiatry

 Responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence-based and comprehensive podiatry services. The employee will be responsible for assisting in the surgeries, prescribing orthotics and applying therapeutic treatments.

Responsibilities

•   Maintains sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties 
•   Reports shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary 
•   Monitors and orders appropriate materials/equipment following discussion with senior 
staff  
•   Assists in the budget  depending on delegation of  in section/department 
•   Provides all administrative work related to the daily operation of the podiatry department 
•   Participates in developing future strategies for the benefit of Hospital patients 
•   Assists in minor surgery, Diabetic wound management and assessment 
•   Participates in the Bio mechanical assessments and production of orthotic devices and patient treatments which includes Children’s Foot Health 
•   Compiles Record daily statistics regarding hours worked and consultations performed, and forward monthly to the rehabilitation Department Head 
•   Assists in the  medication for topical use as per the podiatry pharmaceutical list agreed by the podiatry task force 
•   Assists in surgery procedures as requested. 
•   Manages and documents all patient contacts as required by the Medical Record Documentation policy, using the computer as appropriate. 
•   Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable 

Accountabilities 
•   Ensure all documents  and all interventions are in the appropriate format 
•   Ensures patient receives the highest standard nutrition services and care. 

 

Qualifications

Experience :- Educational Qualification: Required: 
   •    BSc or 3-year Certificate in Podiatry from an accredited program or equivalent. 
•   AND Current National license 

Desired: 
•   MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience) Educational Qualification: Required: 
   •    BSc or 3-year Certificate in Podiatry from an accredited program or equivalent. 
•   AND Current National license 

Desired: 
•   MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)