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Job Title ⇒ Physiotherapist ]https//www.theugandanjobline.com/
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 500pm
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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