Jobs at Synapse Services

Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Reporting to: Clinical Lead

Job Purpose
To provide practical advice and solutions to enable people live full, satisfying and independent lives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake patient assessments of physical skills, communication skills, interactive skills and cognitive skills
• Select and modify the appropriate occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to implement the process of interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
• Establish realistic goals with the patient with meaningful outcomes
• Liaise with other professionals, such as doctors, psychologists, social workers, as well as patients' families and caregivers.
• Keep up-to-date written and electronic records
• Write reports and care plans
• Attend multidisciplinary case meetings to plan and review ongoing treatment
• Refer patients to other specialists when needed
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Contribute to the analysis, planning, audit, development and evaluation of clinical services
• Regularly follow-up client.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B Sc. degree in occupational therapy, a Master’s degree would be an added advantage
• Proven working experience as Occupational Therapist.
• Valid licence to practice occupational therapy.
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media.
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

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Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Reporting to: Clinical Lead

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
• Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
• Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field by conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
• Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
• Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.
• Undertaking patient's assessment, maintaining records and case notes.
• Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology.
• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience
• Relevant certification and member of a professional body i.e SPAAN
• Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.
• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Familiarity with database management software.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to conduct research
• Ability to work with patients from different backgrounds

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Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Reporting to: CEO

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients by networking, and using other acceptable means of generating interest from potential clients and ultimately converting them into clients;
• Careful strategic planning and positioning of Synapse in the healthcare market, enhancing the operation of the business, while Identifying new business opportunities in order to generate revenue, improve profitability and business growth.
• Develop and execute quarterly marketing plans and actions that ensure established targets are achieved.
• Collaborates with internal physicians and team leads to develop strategic initiatives that drive new business. Works closely with the internal physicians and clinical staff to help resolve barriers for admissions and/or business opportunities.
• Supports the pre-admissions function to assure that the rehabilitation hospital is responsive to the needs of the referring hospital, referral sources and patients.
• Builds relationships with referring physicians, case managers, therapists, administrators and nurses to increase awareness of services and promote business opportunities.
• Maintains database of key referral sources.
• Be involved in generating relevant partnership proposals with support from the clinical team
• Identify innovative tactics, corresponding business plans and sustainable operations to drive revenue and volume growth while meeting the market's needs;
• Develop and implement community workshops and seminars, with a bid to grow business;
• Conduct marketing research and analyses to ensure that the hospital is competitive in the marketplace;
• Be a lead in expanding our services nationwide.
• Ensure business/sales targets are met by the team

Expectations:

• Increase Synapse Bed Occupancy;
• Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets
• Generate leads and cold call prospective customers while:
  • Thinking strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business
  • Working strategically - carrying out necessary planning and implementation to sign off businesses
  • Draw up business proposals and client contracts, strategically aimed at new customer acquisition
• Develop short and long-term management and organizational plans to define responsibilities and business activities consistent with hospital goals and objectives.

Client Retention:

• Assist in managing existing clients and ensure they stay satisfied and positive;
• Provide support that will continually improve the existing relationship;
• Make recommendations to Management on services that meet, predict and mirrors current clients’ future needs;
• Ensure the continuous refinement of the service rendered by the Facility;

Qualifications
Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's degree preferably in marketing or any health related course
• 5 years Post NYSC experience

Desirable:

• Evidence that you have worked in a corporate environment
• Minimum of 3- 5 years working experience as a Business Development Manager
• Emotionally mature and a team player
• Evidence that you have managed a team of people

Person Specifications:

• Effectively work with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and
• PowerPoint.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Attention to detail i.e. the ability to produce high quality proposals and reports with minimum supervision
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to effectively manage competing demands
• Be social media savvy
• Excellent Business Development and Relationship Management skills
• Experience in managing external client relations
• Experience in developing and converting business opportunities
• Experience in contributing towards strategic planning
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate staff