Orphan Aid Africa Careers in Ghana: Physiotherapist

• Main tasks: walking and standing exercises with walking aids, exercises for balance and coordination, facilitation of   transitions in postures and movements, exercises for reducing the spasticism, stretching exercises
• Personal skills needed: a lot of patience , understanding for the sometimes slow learning processes of children with cerebral palsy and mental restrictions , friendly and respectful attitude toward handicapped children, and ability to work in  rural area

 

Required Skills or Experience

• At least 2 years of professional experience in Physiotherapy
•  Experience with patients with neurological diseases (children with cerebral palsy would be best)
• Good knowledge about general neurology and the neurological background of cerebral palsy

Closing 18th october, 2011