Medical rehabilitation officer(physiotherapist)
International Rescue Committee Tanzania
Full Time job
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting rehabilitation activities at the medical rehabilitation outreach centers in coordination with the medical rehabilitation Manager in Nyarugusu refugee camp.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Entry level
Experience Length: 1 year
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization working in 40 countries, responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
With funding from donor governments, institutions, companies and individual supporters we strive to support people meet their basic rights with dignity and to be protected. In Tanzania, the IRC supports refugees and Tanzanian people in- and – out of camps with education, health and protection services.
If you are Tanzanian, with excellent strategic vision, professional skills, an understanding and leadership experience in humanitarian or development work with a cutting edge outlook, willingness to take action to have a positive impact for the clients we serve, then please consider applying for the following positions:
Position: Medical Rehabilitation Officer (Physiotherapist)
Location: Kasulu (Nyarugusu camp) – Kigoma Region
Reports to: Medical Rehabilitation Manager
Number of Positions: Three (3)
Job summary:
This position is responsible for supporting rehabilitation activities at the medical rehabilitation outreach centers in coordination with the medical rehabilitation Manager in Nyarugusu refugee camp. The role works closely with the Protection officers (case management and inclusion): monitors administratively the work of the rehabilitation assistants and community outreach workers. Ensures quality implementation of the rehabilitation services through outreach programs and assessment of clients with functional disorders.
Responsibilities:
Ensure quality implementation of medical rehabilitation activities in Nyarugusu refugee camp, adherence to donor regulations, as well as IRC Tanzania’s country program strategic plans in coordination with the medical rehabilitation Manager.
Ensures proper identification of functional needs of PWDs in coordination with the medical rehabilitation Manager. Support rehabilitation services carried out in the CBR outreach centers, home based rehabilitation and at the medical rehabilitation outreach centers in line with CBR matrix and international classification of function.
Monitoring the work of the Medical rehabilitation assistant and ensuring they work as per standards.
Mobilize PWDs and PSN, and assist with them to form their self help groups in collaboration with community based structures.
Organize ways to create outreach work, awareness on the needs of rehabilitation support and protection of persons with disabilities and other forms of vulnerability in the community and advocate for the accessible environment for PWDs.
Ensure efficient case management- and referral system is in place for PWDs, including tracking of referrals to ensure that services are provided and needs are met accordingly in collaboration with other professionals.
Maintain communication with the management on the areas of sector achievements and relevant concerns on how to improve where necessary.
Prepare activity plans, weekly, monthly and timely submit to the Supervisor for review as required by the sector head in line with the sector objectives and collaborate with the data officers.
Requirements:
A holder of BSc. or diploma in Physiotherapy with at least 1 year relevant experience.
Experience working in the area of disabilities and care of PWDs and other vulnerable persons required.
Experience working in CBR outreach services in the refugee camp desirable.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required.
Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required and ability to track and manage data required.
Swahili and good English written and oral skills required. French a plus.
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
Applications for the position must include:
A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
Subject line should contain position title on the subject line.
All applications should be sent through email to: tz-recruitment@rescue.org Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 17.00hrs February 28, 2019. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Tanzanian candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation
International Rescue Committee Tanzania
Full Time job
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting rehabilitation activities at the medical rehabilitation outreach centers in coordination with the medical rehabilitation Manager in Nyarugusu refugee camp.
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
Experience Level: Entry level
Experience Length: 1 year
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization working in 40 countries, responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
With funding from donor governments, institutions, companies and individual supporters we strive to support people meet their basic rights with dignity and to be protected. In Tanzania, the IRC supports refugees and Tanzanian people in- and – out of camps with education, health and protection services.
If you are Tanzanian, with excellent strategic vision, professional skills, an understanding and leadership experience in humanitarian or development work with a cutting edge outlook, willingness to take action to have a positive impact for the clients we serve, then please consider applying for the following positions:
Position: Medical Rehabilitation Officer (Physiotherapist)
Location: Kasulu (Nyarugusu camp) – Kigoma Region
Reports to: Medical Rehabilitation Manager
Number of Positions: Three (3)
Job summary:
This position is responsible for supporting rehabilitation activities at the medical rehabilitation outreach centers in coordination with the medical rehabilitation Manager in Nyarugusu refugee camp. The role works closely with the Protection officers (case management and inclusion): monitors administratively the work of the rehabilitation assistants and community outreach workers. Ensures quality implementation of the rehabilitation services through outreach programs and assessment of clients with functional disorders.
Responsibilities:
Ensure quality implementation of medical rehabilitation activities in Nyarugusu refugee camp, adherence to donor regulations, as well as IRC Tanzania’s country program strategic plans in coordination with the medical rehabilitation Manager.
Ensures proper identification of functional needs of PWDs in coordination with the medical rehabilitation Manager. Support rehabilitation services carried out in the CBR outreach centers, home based rehabilitation and at the medical rehabilitation outreach centers in line with CBR matrix and international classification of function.
Monitoring the work of the Medical rehabilitation assistant and ensuring they work as per standards.
Mobilize PWDs and PSN, and assist with them to form their self help groups in collaboration with community based structures.
Organize ways to create outreach work, awareness on the needs of rehabilitation support and protection of persons with disabilities and other forms of vulnerability in the community and advocate for the accessible environment for PWDs.
Ensure efficient case management- and referral system is in place for PWDs, including tracking of referrals to ensure that services are provided and needs are met accordingly in collaboration with other professionals.
Maintain communication with the management on the areas of sector achievements and relevant concerns on how to improve where necessary.
Prepare activity plans, weekly, monthly and timely submit to the Supervisor for review as required by the sector head in line with the sector objectives and collaborate with the data officers.
Requirements:
A holder of BSc. or diploma in Physiotherapy with at least 1 year relevant experience.
Experience working in the area of disabilities and care of PWDs and other vulnerable persons required.
Experience working in CBR outreach services in the refugee camp desirable.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative required.
Good IT skills: knowledge of MS Word; Excel and Outlook required and ability to track and manage data required.
Swahili and good English written and oral skills required. French a plus.
How to Apply?
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
Applications for the position must include:
A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
Subject line should contain position title on the subject line.
All applications should be sent through email to: tz-recruitment@rescue.org Applications will be considered valid if sent/received before 17.00hrs February 28, 2019. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Tanzanian candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation