Physiotherapist Trainer - 6 months, Filtu, Ethiopia

Handicap International is looking for : A Physiotherapist Trainer

COUNTRY : Ethiopia CITY : Somali Region (Filtu and Dollo Ado refugee camps) Starting date : 01/04/2013 Length of the assignment : 6 months Closing date for application :30/03/2013 Advertisement reference : PTETHIO0313

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT:

Handicap International is operating in Ethiopia since 1986 and has implemented projects in the area of physical rehabilitation, mine risk education, community based rehabilitation, food security, HIV and AIDS, capacity building of local associations of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Our organisation is currently working in collaboration with governmental authorities, Local NGOs, National associations of Persons with Disabilities. The main objective for Handicap International in Ethiopia is to ensure a controlled extension of the program by consolidating and build on our capabilities and resources. At the geographical level, it will be important to consolidate our presence within Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa as well as in Somali Region as it is one of the poorest of the country.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Supporting and developing partner staff skills in addressing needs of people with disabilities in in the Somali Region.

Responsibility 1: Elaborate/adapt training modules and implement training on identification, referral and follow up for local partners (RaDO, Filtu Hospital, Health Service staff)

Aim: Ensure that training materials are adapted to the context and to the partners needs

Activities: Elaborate/adapt training modules and implement training on inclusion of PwDs, adaptations and accessibility in communities for the mobile team Develop resources on physiotherapy management of main impairments including fractures and amputations ( pre-fitting and post-fitting , gait training) for physiotherapists

Responsibility 2: Ensure the overall quality of the treatment and assistance provided to beneficiaries

Aim: Ensure that treatment provided by partners is adapted to the context and response to the needs of end beneficiaries

Activities:

Provide on-the-job training and coaching to HI and partner staff and implementation of functional rehabilitation in Filtu to the 2 physiotherapists working both in the physiotherapy unit and in the mobile team Optimize assessment and follow up forms for beneficiaries Participate to the evaluation of the project results in collaboration with the Technical referents: monitoring of activities, data collection and identification of lessons learned. Supervise and facilitate distribution of assistive devices in collaboration with the EC

Cross cutting

Provide occasional consulting and advice to other HI rehabilitation projects as required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

BSc Physiotherapy A minimum of 4 years of experience in the field of physical rehabilitation with focus on post-traumatic care (amputations, fractures) A minimum of 1 year of experience in emergency projects Experience in training development and provision Strong competencies in capacity building, especially coaching and supervision Able to work in a multi-cultural team and live in difficult conditions

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: FLUENT ENGLISH IS MANDATORY

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

The project is implemented in the Somali Region, a desert area characterized by poverty and conflict because of the ongoing armed opposition. Due to the living conditions and the frequent travels, this position is for a single candidate. You will be based in collective accommodations. No participation to the rent will be asked.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: this is an unaccompanied position Salary: 1900 to 2300 ? gross salary/month + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance + 50% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance Or Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% of the medical cover taken in charge by HI + repatriation insurance

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