Physiotherapist

Position Title: Physiotherapist

2024-12-03 Takhar Full Time 2

Job Location:	Takhar
Nationality:	National
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	According to NAC Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	1302024
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Takhar (Taloqan)

Organization:	Norwegian Afghanistan Committee
Years of Experience:	1-2 years of relevant experience, particularly with international NGOs, in the medical or health sectors, or similar organizations, with clinical experience in physical therapy.
Contract Duration:	Project Based
Gender:	Male
Education:	Recognized 3 years Diploma in Physiotherapy, bachelor in physiotherapy will be preferred.
Close date:	2024-12-03

About Norwegian Afghanistan Committee:

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Job Descriptions:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

To treat those disabled and none disabled people in the area who need physiotherapy either at home or in the clinic.

To manage the Physiotherapy care of the patient, including patient assessment treatment planning and implementation for those conditions and disabilities prevalent in area

To assess the disabled people identified by CBR-workers in the community who may need physiotherapy

To express good empathy, safety and competence in the handling of disabled and none disabled physiotherapy related patient

To follow up the disabled people who have been referred to other rehabilitation sources

Local technical aids should be advised to the CBR-workers and community volunteers and Family trainers.

To write prescriptive reports regarding his/her activities on a regular basis and submits to Physiotherapy supervisor,

A 50% Home visit should be conducted regularly in accordance with the planned timetable, which should be made in consultation and coordination with CBR-workers and community volunteers.

To keep the clinic and it is instrument clean and tidy and store all equipment in a safe way.

To provide necessary awareness in relation to disabilities and prevention of disability for the PwDs, their family and the community.

Conduct joint OPD with Orthopedics staff as required,

Job Requirements:

Language requirements, if any

Fluency in Dari or Pashto, both written and spoken, English preference.

Qualifications Required

Recognized 3 years Diploma in Physiotherapy, bachelor in physiotherapy will be preferred.

Work Experience

1-2 years of relevant experience, particularly with international NGOs, in the medical or health sectors, or similar organizations, with clinical experience in physical therapy.

Skills

Computer skill at operator level, especially with MS Office packages.

Interpersonal and communication skills.

Team worker, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Experience of planning and reporting.

Ability and willingness to travel to the project sites within Afghanistan and adjust to NAC environment.

Honest, proactive and well mannered.

To be Afghan National, local candidate will be preferred.

Submission Guidelines:

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Physiotherapist-1302024). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

Nac.jobs@nacaf.org