NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 05, 2025)- 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 licensing exam
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience in Physiotherapy or 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 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