FEMALE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT •  CLINIC-BASED & COMMUNITY HOME VISITS

JOB TITLE Female Physiotherapist

DUTY STATION Mogadishu, Somalia

DEPARTMENT Medical Services

WORK SCHEDULE Sat–Thu  |  8:00 AM–5:00 PM

ENGAGEMENT Full-time

SERVICE DELIVERY Clinical site & patient home visits

REGISTRATION Active NHPC registration and licence

CLOSING DATE October 31, 2026

ABOUT BAANO

BAANO Healthcare Technology is a Somalia-based digital healthcare company working to make healthcare more accessible, affordable and trustworthy. Through technology-enabled services, online consultations, hospital appointment booking, patient support and coordinated home-care services, BAANO helps connect people with appropriate healthcare professionals and providers.

ROLE PURPOSE

BAANO is recruiting a qualified Female Physiotherapist to provide safe, patient-centred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation at BAANO-designated clinical service locations and through scheduled home visits in Mogadishu. The successful candidate will support functional recovery, mobility and independence, working closely with BAANO’s Medical and Home Care teams.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1  |  Clinical assessment and rehabilitation

·   Assess patients, identify functional limitations and develop individual treatment plans using appropriate clinical reasoning.

·   Provide physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions, pain management, mobility limitations and functional rehabilitation.

·   Deliver appropriate rehabilitation for older adults, children and post-surgical patients within professional competence.

·   Use manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, mobility training and other suitable evidence-based interventions.

·   Educate patients and caregivers on safe movement, prescribed home exercises, prevention and recovery goals.

2  |  Clinic and community home-care services

·   Provide scheduled in-clinic sessions and physiotherapy home visits within BAANO-approved service areas.

·   Assess home environments, identify mobility and falls risks, and adapt care plans and exercises to the patient’s setting.

·   Coordinate appointment schedules, referrals and follow-up with the Medical, Home Care and Customer Relations teams.

·   Refer patients promptly for medical review whenever symptoms or risks fall outside physiotherapy scope of practice.

CLINICAL QUALITY, SAFETY AND DOCUMENTATION

·   Maintain timely and accurate assessment notes, treatment records, progress reviews, visit reports and patient handovers in BAANO-approved systems.

·   Obtain informed consent and safeguard patient privacy, dignity and confidential health information in both clinic and home settings.

·   Observe infection prevention and control measures, safe equipment use, professional boundaries and home-visit safety procedures.

·   Collaborate respectfully with doctors and other healthcare professionals and contribute to continuous improvement of patient care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·   Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized academic institution.

·   Active registration with the National Health Professionals Council (NHPC) and a valid professional licence to practise.

·   At least three (3) years of verifiable clinical physiotherapy experience; private clinic or similar service experience is preferred.

·   Demonstrated skill in musculoskeletal assessment, treatment planning, hands-on manual therapy and exercise-based rehabilitation.

·   Practical experience supporting geriatric, pediatric and post-surgical rehabilitation cases.

·   Ability and willingness to deliver patient home visits across Mogadishu and work Saturday through Thursday.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

·   Good Somali communication skills; working English for patient records and clinical guidance is an advantage.

·   Empathy, patience, professionalism and respect for patients, caregivers and colleagues.

·   Sound clinical judgement, time management, reliability and ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

·   Commitment to patient safety, ethical conduct, confidentiality and coordinated multidisciplinary care.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV, a brief cover letter, a copy of their Physiotherapy degree, evidence of active NHPC registration and practicing licence, and contact details of two professional referees.

HOW TO APPLY

EMAIL

[email protected]

SUBJECT

Female Physiotherapist – BAANO – [Applicant Name]

DEADLINE

October 31 2026

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. BAANO may verify academic credentials, clinical experience and professional registration as part of the selection process.

BAANO Healthcare Technology does not charge any recruitment fee at any stage of the selection process.