DUTIES 2.1 Physiotherapist, Grade level 09 2.1.1 Carrying out physio therapeutic services under the supervision of a higher level Physiotherapist. 2.1.2 Implementing treatment programmes as directed by a licensed Physiotherapist. 2.1.3 Documenting and reporting patients status and progress in accordance with departmental policy. 2.1.4 Participating in Health Team Care including patients’ discharge. 2.1.5 Participating in ward rounds, ground and teaching rounds, in-service training and other educational activities. 2.1.6 Ensuring compliance with the code of professional ethics of Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy and Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board and adherence to departmental policies and procedures. 2.2 Physiotherapist, Grade level 10 2.2.1 Serving as a resource person for in-service and other educational programmes. 2.2.2 Supervising the work of a number of subordinate staff. 2.2.3 Rendering services in a chosen specialty. 2.3 Principal Physiotherapist, Grade level 12 2.3.1 Providing specialist leadership role for specific programmes within his area of control. 2.3.2 Carrying out research work and publishing findings on patient care. 2.4 Assistant Chief Physiotherapist, Grade level 13 2.4.1 Assisting the Chief Physiotherapist in the administration office Section. 2.4.2 Carrying out research work and publishing research findings on patient care. 2.4.3 Supervising a number of subordinates. 2.5 Chief Physiotherapist, Grade level 14 2.5.1 Taking charge of a specialized unit within a Department. 2.5.2 Providing Consultancy services to related health institutions. 2.5.3 Training physiotherapist under-going post-graduate studies in the Department 2.5.4 Supervising a number of other specialized units within a town or nearby communities. 2.6 Assistant Director, Grade level 15 2.6.1 Supervising the training programme of student Physiotherapists 2.6.2 Taking charge of a number of Physiotherapy sections in a Teaching/specialist Hospital in a town or zone in a State. 2.6.3 Assisting in the general administration of the Physiotherapy Division. 2.6.4 Evaluating current programmes and personnel performance. 2.6.5 Supervising research activities and heading a Branch. 2.6.6 Conducting patient rounds, in-service and other educational programmes. 2.7 Deputy Director, Grade level 16 2.7.1 Taking charge of the general administration of a Division 2.7.2 Coordinating research activities. 2.7.3 Advising on clinical and administrative matters. 2.7.4 Organizing seminars and Courses for staff and students. 2.8 Director, Grade level 17 2.8.1 Taking charge of the general administration of the Physiotherapy Department. 2.8.3 Coordinating all research activities in the department. 2.8.4 Advising Hospital and / or Government on annual budgetary preparation on physiotherapy/Medical Rehabilitation and ensuring proper implementation. 2.8.5 Planning, developing and implementing physiotherapy programmes and policies of the Department. 2.8.6 Ensuring strict compliance of staff and students with appropriate professional code of ethics. 2.8.7 Supervising the teaching of under-graduate and post graduate students in the Department.
NOTE: All promotions and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record.
3.1 Physiotherapist, Grade level 09 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a degree in Physiotherapy who has registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria. 3.2 Senior Physiotherapist, Grade level 10 3.2.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Physiotherapist who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the qualification specified in subparagraph 3.1.1 above plus at least three years post-qualification cognate experience. 3.3 Principal Physiotherapist, Grade level 12 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Physiotherapist who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.4 Assistant Chief Physiotherapist, Grade level 13 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Physiotherapist who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.5 Chief Physiotherapist, Grade level 14 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Physiotherapist who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.6 Assistant Director Grade Ii, Grade level 15 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Chief Physiotherapist who has spent -at least three years on the grade. 3.7 Deputy Director, Grade level 16 3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Director who has spent at least four years on the grade. 3.8 Director, Grade level 17 3.8.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Deputy Director who has spent at least four years on the grade. 3.9 Direct appointment to posts in Grade Level 12 and above Direct appointment may also be made to posts ir GL. 12 and above but this would be preceded by specific advertisement at the instance of the user Ministry/Department. Promotion from such direct appointment to higher grades are subject to confirmation of appointment.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
