User:Sixbert Habimana
Registered and licensed Rwandan physiotherapist currently working for FERWAFA SPORTS REHABILITATION CENTRE. An outpatients musculoskeletal/orthopedic physio clinic owned by the Rwandan football federation(FERWAFA: Federation Rwandaise de Football Association).
Work Experience
1. November 2019- Present: Ferwafa Sports Rehabilitation Center. Kigali, Rwanda. • Full time physiotherapist and managing director of the centre September 2017- October 2019: King Faisal Hospital, Kigali-Rwanda • Full time Physiotherapist • In charge of treatment guidelines • Part of different quality projects: Infection protection and control, out patient satisfaction survey, etc. 2. June – July 2017: Research assistant at International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation (ICDR). University of Toronto, Canada. • Led the survey team during nationwide data gathering • Key member in research planning committee • Data collection through survey administration, conducting interviews and focus groups in Kinyarwanda and English with children, parents, NGO and government representatives • Data entry, management and analysis • Supporting an international team in the effort towards achieving set objectives
3. July 2013- December 2019: ISONGA football academy. Kigali (Rwanda) Team physiotherapist with the following responsibilities: • Daily follow up of the health of the players, • In charge of injury prevention among players, • Advising both the technical staff and committee regarding the health related issues 4. July 2012- July 2013: GLAMERC POLYCLINIC (Great Lakes Medical Consortium and Research Centre),Kigali Rwanda Fulltime physiotherapist
5. June 2011-April 2012: Level 1 hospital Rwanbatt26, UNAMID. Darfur- Sudan
Senior Physiotherapist with main responsibilities:
-Head of department
-Assessment and treatment of both out patients and in patients
-Organization of the department
-Representing the department in operational plan meetings and other meetings
6. April 2009- March 2011: Kirehe District Hospital, Rwanda
Senior physiotherapist and head of department:
7. March 2007-April 2009: HVP GATAGRA/Nyanza-Rwanda Physiotherapist with the following responsibilities: -Deputy head of the physiotherapy department -In charge of the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) -In charge of an individual plan of treatment of GATAGARA Primary school students with disability (done 3 times a year)
Academic qualifications
- May 2020: FIFA diploma in football medicine (Ongoing) - BSc (Hons)Physiotherapy
University of Rwanda 2014
-Advanced diploma in Physiotherapy
Kigali Health Institute 2006
-A level
Biology and Chemistry College Saint Andre 2003
Affiliations
6/1997
Key skills and competencies Able to manage escalations, issues and risks. Experience of dealing with emotional and stressful situations Can motivate others through effective communication skills. Able to deal with hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression. Ability to work independently in busy environment.
Computer skill: Competent with most Microsoft Office programs Additional Credentials: Licensed RPT, RAHPC BLS Certified CPR Certified
References Available on request.
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A highly motivated, Passionate and ambitious physiotherapist with over 10 years’ experience practicing in different health facilities and fields in Rwanda. On an international level, i served both civilian and military UN staffs as a physio in Darfur UN mission (UNAMID).I have developed skills to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and/or carers to maximize the rehabilitation of patients and to ensure understanding of clinical issues impacting on recovery. I am eager to learn and ready for the next stage in a successful career and looking forward to making a significant contribution as a physiotherapist.[edit | edit source]
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Professional Affiliations
- Member of Rwandan Physiotherapy Organisation (RPTO)
- Advisory board member of Rwanda Allied Health Professional Council (RAHPC)
- Member of Organisarion Rwandaise de la Medecine du Sport (ORDEMES)
Professional Appointments
Managing Director of FERWAFA SPORTS REHABILITATION CENTER at http://www.ferwafa.rw/
In charge of treatment guidelines development in physio department at http://kfh.rw/
Level one classifier in sitting volley ball at https://www.npcrwanda.com/
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