Humanity & Inclusion (new brand name of Handicap International) Physiotherapist Jobs in Ethiopia
Humanity & Inclusion (new brand name of Handicap International) Physiotherapist Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionThe Physiotherapist will be responsible to contribute to the identification of PWSNs, to provide physical and functional rehabilitation services to the IDPs and host community through individual sessions and provision of specific home-based care rehabilitation, including training to beneficiaries and caregivers
Responsibilities
Provision of physical and functional rehabilitation
Contribute to the safe identification of Persons with specific needs (PWSNs) especially persons with disabilities;
Undertake individual rehabilitation assessment for the PWSNs identified with the involvement of the beneficiary and caregiver;
Develop appropriate intervention and treatment plan according to the outcomes of the assessment of the beneficiaries’ needs (taking into account her/his daily activities, the participation of her/his caregiver, etc.…);
Conduct follow-up sessions based on the needs identified (home-visits, …);
Ensure appropriate referral (internal/external) based on the needs identified and ensure needs are being met;
Ensure the security of the beneficiary during the rehabilitation sessions and take into account contra indications and precautions related to diverse illness, problems and medical treatments. Ask for a medical advice if needed.
Provide advice and train the beneficiary and the caregivers on the basic exercises that the beneficiary can do on his/her own or with support from caregivers on the way to prevent disabilities or disabling complication;
Community mobilization and group activities
Support the implementation of Caregivers of PWSNs group discussion in coordination with the PSS officer and Community Protection Officer to strengthen community support groups, foster social connections and promote peer-to-peer support;
Contribute to the design, planning and implementation of Community events to raise awareness about HI’s services, functional rehabilitation care, Rights of Persons with disabilities and ensure participation of persons with disabilities, other community members, actors and representatives of the government;
Coordinate with HI’s team and provide support to establish Organizations of persons with disabilities (DPO) within the camp(s);
Networking and representation
Identify and network with external service providers, especially Health services, to reinforce referral mechanisms;
Support the Project Manager in continuous mapping of services available in HI’s areas of intervention;
Establish and maintain positive, transparent and efficient relations with target beneficiaries, community members, and all the other actors operating in the camp (regular meetings, respect of the referral pathways,…);
Set-up and maintain effective communication system with partners and stakeholders;
Maintain a high quality of work
Maintain a high level of knowledge and skills in understanding needed responses
to general psycho-social and protection issues of refugees;
Ensure the implemented project meet the quality requirements of HI, partners and the funding agency;
Refer high priority cases to the relevant actor in a timely manner following the respect of the protection principles to ensure beneficiary receives services and prepare quality reports of the case;
Responsible for the respect and implementation of the safeguarding policies at project level
Ensure respect and compliance of HI’s policies including Child Protection and Child Safeguarding Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse PSEA policy, Anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy, Code of Conduct;
Ensure reporting mechanisms are implemented and accessible for persons with specific needs in the working areas and inform the community accordingly;
Ensures that beneficiaries and community members are informed about HI’s safeguarding policies;
Disseminate information among community and partners about HI’s policies, Code of Conduct and PSEA’s messages and promote reporting of any concerns related to SEA and Child Safeguarding;
Report immediately to the PSEA focal point or to your Project Manager and Operational coordinator any concern, incident related to child protection, safeguarding and PSEA;
Job Requirements
Education & Qualification
University degree in Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Professional Experience required
Minimum of 2 years of experience as physiotherapist;
Experience working in humanitarian intervention settings;
Good knowledge of data collection, analysis and reporting;
Skills
Computer literacy (Word, Excel and Power Point).
Good interpersonal, communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work with teams and develop team spirit.
Force of proposal and engaged
Diligence and attention to detail.
High degree of confidentiality.
Never been convicted, free from khat, smoking, alcohol and substance abuse addictions.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should fill in the attached application form Job application form updated.docx and submit it with a 1 page motivation letter through ethiojobs or email it at recruitment@ethiopia.hi.org on or before the above mentioned deadline.
Please clearly state the position you apply in the subject of your email. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for exam/interview no phone calls please.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers.
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