Job Description

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

The ICRC is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of:

Female Physiotherapist 

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for Six Months.
Level of Post : B2
Number of Posts: 1 Post
Duty Station: Sa’ada / Altalh Hospital 

Purpose 

Physiotherapist 2 contributes to implement physiotherapy related activities in accordance with the defined strategy. She is a full member of the interdisciplinary hospital and rehabilitation team which ensures patient-centred care within Al Talh Hospital. 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities 

• Ensures that persons with disabilities are assessed and defined with regard to the population in need of physical rehabilitation, in coordination with the hospital/physical rehabilitation project team and in close collaboration with professional experts (e.g., nurses, surgeons, psychologists, ortho-prosthetists).
• Helps promote best practices in coordination with the physical rehabilitation team and is actively involved in discussing services regarding complicated/complex cases.
• Ensures the continuum of care by referring individuals in need of further rehabilitation or vocational/occupational rehabilitation after their discharge to the appropriate structure.
• Ensures the implementation of ICRC physiotherapy standards in collaboration with the respective partners.
• Supports physiotherapy staff and ensures sustainable physiotherapy practice. Sets priorities and manages timely provision of physiotherapy services within an interdisciplinary approach. Assesses physiotherapy staff needs and performance, providing regular feedback and ongoing training.
• Contributes to delivering training and coaching within her specialty based on ICRC internal guidelines and internationally validated recommendations.
• Contributes to developing professional relationships; advocates health promotion activities and scholarly practice, so that service users benefit to the utmost from ongoing learning.
• Participates in Internal meetings and provides reporting about Physiotherapy weekly and monthly activities at Al Talh Hospital.

Certifications/Education Required 

• Degree in physiotherapy (Bachelor's or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of university studies) and a valid license to practice in country of residence.
• Relevant additional degrees (e.g. public health, acute hospital or rehabilitation techniques) an asset.
• Fluent command of English as well as local language(s).
• Computer literacy.

Professional Experience Required 

• 3-5 years' postgraduate experience and up-to-date knowledge. 
• Teaching experience and skills are strong assets.
• Experience with INGOs, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and/or multicultural or low-resource contexts are strong assets.