Overview
The Directorate of Allied Health Sciences operates under the Clinical Services Division. Allied Health encompasses a broad range of therapeutic and diagnostic services delivered across the hospital. The departments and units work closely with patients and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service delivery at CHUK.
Departments
The directorate brings together several departments and services that work directly with patients and clinical teams, including:
- Pathology Department
- Imaging (Radiology) Department
- Pharmacy Department
- Physiotherapy & Functional Rehabilitation.
According to CHUK’s organizational structure in the official gazette, the allied health sciences directorate employs staff across these departments to comprehensively support clinical care.
Services
- Infection Prevention & Control Service
- Nutrition & Dietetics Service
- Social Work Service
The Directorate of Allied Health Sciences serves as a critical link between diagnostic/rehabilitation services and direct patient care at CHUK. Through effective coordination, quality assurance, resource management, and teamwork, the Directorate ensures that patients receive holistic, safe, and well-coordinated care across all clinical disciplines.