Orthopaedic Clinical Therapist

Daeyang Luke Hospital(DLH), is  a fast-growing Mission hospital under the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM). Daeyang Luke Hospital believes that every human being is created in the image of God who treasures and cares for every life of His creation. Daeyang Luke Hospital aims to glorify God by loving and serving anyone who is in need. In pursuit to achieve the goals and objectives of the hospital, DLH is seeking to engage the services of an experienced  person  with high integrity, competent, a team player and who will be willing to serve the poor with compassion, to fill the following vacant post;

POSITION:  ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL THERAPIST (1) 

GRADE:  K

SALARY:  GOVERNMENT SCALE

REPORTING TO:  HEAD OF CLINICAL

LOCATION:  DAEYANG LUKE HOSPITAL

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  TWO YEAR CONTRACT

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in the management of patients presenting with fractures, dislocations, and other musculoskeletal injuries.
• Apply, maintain, adjust, and remove plaster of Paris (POP) casts, synthetic casts, splints, and other immobilisation devices.
• Assist medical practitioners in fracture reduction and immobilisation procedures.
• Prepare patients and equipment for orthopaedic procedures.
• Assist with the application and maintenance of skin and skeletal traction as prescribed.
• Monitor patients with casts, splints, and traction devices for complications, including swelling, pressure sores, impaired circulation, and nerve compression.
• Promptly report any complications or deterioration in a patient’s condition to the responsible clinician.
• Assist in wound care and dressing changes within the technician’s authorised scope of practice.
• Support the mobilisation and rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients in collaboration with physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide appropriate patient education on cast care, mobility restrictions, warning signs, and follow-up requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine with a specialisation in Orthopaedics. Possession of an additional Diploma in Clinical Medicine will be an added advantage.
• Registered with the Medical Council.
• Valid practising licence.
• At least two (2) years’ relevant work experience will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Emotional resilience and integrity
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion
• Strong organisational and time management skills

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with updated curriculum vitae, by Monday, 30th November 2026, with names of three traceable referees, one of whom must be the most recent Employer.  Applications can be hand delivered to Daeyang Luke Hospital or post to:

 The Human Resources Manager

 Daeyang Luke Hospital

 P.O. Box 30330

 Lilongwe

 Or email: [email protected]