Physiotherapist NGO Jobs – Humanity & Inclusion
Organisation: Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International Federation)
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Basic Salary: UGX 2,208,949
Reports to: Project Manager-AIMS
About US:
Handicap International Federation (operating under the name Humanity & Inclusion) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
About Project:
Through the AIMS project, HI, in collaboration with other education actors, is aiming at increasing access to education, empower teachers and create inclusive education environments. HI will also provide rehabilitation and psycho social support to CwD and work with the communities to change negative attitudes. HI with support from Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is implementing Access to Inclusive and Meaningful Services (AIMS) in Education project with an overall objective of ensuring that children, adolescents and youth from refugee and host communities have access to sustained quality learning opportunities in collaboration with other education actors. The overall objective is in line with the Education Emergency Response Plan of the Ugandan Ministry of Education (MoE). HI provides technical support to education actors and implements activities that support inclusion. The strategy is based on the twin-track approach and seeks to strengthen the capacity of the education system to include CwD and to provide individual support to maximize the functional potential of CwD. Key partners in AIMS project are MoE, Save the Children International (SCI), Plan, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), and Fin Church Aid (FCA) operating in the in Arua District settlements of Rhino Camp, Omugo and Imvepi, in Yumbe District settlement of Bidibidi and in Moyo District Settlement of Palorinya. AIMS is a three year project i.e. Jan 2019 to Dec 2021.
Therefore, HI is currently seeking to recruit a qualified personnel to fill these Positions. He/she will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the HI AIMS Project Manager and in coordination with the Consortium Management Unit and the technical support of the HI Technical Unit, the Physiotherapist will be responsible for overall daily implementation of rehabilitation activities at the fixed points in the refugee settlement and/or as part of the mobile team
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Physical and functional assessment of beneficiaries from the refugee and host population in Imvepi, Omugo and Rhino Settlement
- Assess beneficiary needs using the Comprehensive Assessment Form
- According to the outcomes of the assessment of the beneficiaries’ needs elaborate an appropriate intervention and a plan of treatment including provision of assistive devices and referral to other services within HI and other stakeholders
Provision of appropriate rehabilitation interventions
- Design appropriate physical rehabilitation intervention according to the priorities of needs identified during assessment.
- Explain to both beneficiary and caregiver or family the importance of rehabilitation and the purpose of the treatment to be provided (being provided)
- Provide rehabilitation care according to Uganda (and international) physiotherapy standards and HI rehabilitation guidelines.
- Follow the evolution of care and improvement of beneficiaries through the use of different rehabilitation outcome tools (FIM scoring, CP assessment tool etc.) and report it by updating beneficiary files as needed.
- Ensure the security of the beneficiary during the rehabilitation sessions and take into account precautions related to diverse illness, problems and medical treatments. Seek 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 to improve general body condition and prevent secondary complications
Home follow-up and discharge of beneficiaries
- Follow up on home instructions provided to beneficiaries and caregiver during initial assessment and treatment
- Monitor progress of beneficiaries in doing rehabilitation exercises and use of assistive devices
- Provide advise on how to improve activities of daily living (ADL) following the FIM scoring standards
- Review and recommend discharge of beneficiaries after resolution of problems and achievement of rehabilitation objectives. (Note: discharge is coordinated with the PSS.
Organization of daily, weekly and monthly activities according to the organization calendar of work
- Prepares weekly movement plan and other request to support services as needed.
- Updates rehabilitation follow up form after each session with a beneficiary. All files are treated with outmost confidentiality and are only discussed within the team for clarification as needed.
- Contribute to the weekly report according to department and donor requirement on rehabilitation services: new beneficiaries, active cases, donation certificates, discharge etc.
- Participates in monthly Case Review led by Rehab and MHPSS TA and or Senior PT and Psychologist/PSS.
- Any other reports to be made upon line manager request (case studies, monitoring reports…)
Respect of HI identity, rules and policies
- In coordination with the Human Resources Manager and Program Manager:
- Know, understand, apply and respect HI code of conduct and ethics, HI mandate and values, HI rules and operating procedure, HI policies (child protection policy, policy and mechanism for the prevention of and fight against bribery, the protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse policy) and make sure they are known, understood, applied and respected by its team
- Know, understand, apply and respect HI security rules and make sure they are known, understood and applied by her/his team
- Regular refresher trainings are organized
The employee is expected to perform any other tasks in addition to the aforementioned upon request
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Degree in Physiotherapy.
- One year of experience as a physiotherapist
- Knowledge on disability and/or working experience with persons with disabilities;
- Medical knowledge or experience in health/medical and/or rehabilitation field
- Abilities to work within a team and collaborate
- Capacities to analyse and makes a decision
- Abilities to properly communicate with beneficiaries, families/caretakers and medical staff
- Motivated, dynamic; able and willing to take initiatives
- Time and work management abilities as well as autonomy
- Willing to learn and develop professionally
- Open and interested in disability issues
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Professional Standards
HI employees must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on beneficiary protection from exploitation and abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery and corruption.
Condition:
Starting Date: 1st February 2021
Length of contract: 11 months
Basic Salary: UGX 2,208,949
- Humanity and Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage females and persons with disabilities to apply to become a part of our organization.
- HI staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the Code of Conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
- Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references.
- HI does not solicit funds in exchange for employment opportunities.
How to Apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements, please send an updated CV (3 pages max, including three professional referees current and/or past line managers) as ONE DOCUMENT with a cover letter to HR department at recruitment@uganda.hi.org
Deadline: Friday 15th January 2021 by 5:00pm
NB: Any efforts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Disclaimer: The above positions are subject to confirmation of donor funds and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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