NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – The Nevis Island Administration, Ministry of Health, Gender Affairs and Social Empowerment invite eligible persons to apply for the post of PHYSIOTHERAPIST.
OVERVIEW
The Ministry is seeking eligible individuals to fill the position of Physiotherapist. The Physiotherapist will be accountable to the Medical Officer of Health and responsible for ensuring that the Sports Health and Wellness (SHAW) Rehabilitation programme develops and provides quality Physiotherapy Treatments to patients identified within the community setting. The postholder also has significant accountability for ongoing collaboration with the Public Health Administrator.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The subsequent is an excerpt of the responsibilities of the Physiotherapist:
Assess and interpret evaluations and test results to determine physiotherapy treatment plans in consultation with Physicians or by prescription.
Test and measure patients’ strength, motor development, function, sensory perception, functional capacity, respiratory and circulatory efficiency and record data
Assist patients in performing physical exercise through instructions and encouragement
Administer physiotherapy treatments by giving massages and utilizing the required equipment and techniques
Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and make appropriate adjustments. Must communicate with patient physicians
Design home exercise programs to assist recovery and ensure compliance by informing family members and other caregivers about the plan
Provide information to the patient on proposed intervention, its material risks, expected benefits, and reasonable alternatives
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, and rules and regulations
Engage in preventative maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer instructions and report any machine malfunction
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy and successful passage of the licensing exam
Must have at least two (2) years of experience in Physiotherapy or a related field
Ability to maintain confidential information
Strong computer literacy skills
Analytical – ability to think critically and able to solve problems
Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate daily workflow to ensure the department’s efficiency
Must demonstrate excellent communication, social and customer-service skills
Must be flexible, dependable and change-oriented
SALARY
The proposed salary scale is N33 – N38
LOCATION
Applicants must forward their Letters of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates of Qualifications, and a completed Employment Application Form (forms can be requested via email) by November 20th, 2025, to:
EMAIL: Mrs. Shelisa Martin-Clarke at shelisa.martin@niagovkn.com and min.health@niagovkn.com
MAILING ADDRESS: Mrs. Shelisa Martin-Clarke, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs, Nevis Island Administration, Administration Building, Charlestown
CONTACT NO.: 469 – 5521 EXT. 6491/6492