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Job Title    Physiotherapists 2 Job Vacancies
Organisation Humanity & Inclusion



Duty Station  Kyaka II and Kyangwali, Uganda
Salary UGX 2,208,949 /=
Reports to Project Manager
 
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 INCHARGE Project
HI Uganda is due to implement an Integrated Nutrition, Community Health, and Rehabilitation for Greater Empowerment INCHARGE in partnership with Tutapona Inc. and Medical Teams International MTI in Kyegegwa Kyaka and Kikuube Kyangwali District. The three year project starting in August 2021 till July 2024 seeks to Increase access to comprehensive life-saving primary health care services while promoting meaningful access to safe rehabilitative and psychosocial support that is accountable to refugees and host populations in West Nile, Southwest, and Midwest Uganda settlements and transit centres namely Refugee-hosting districts in Uganda including the refugee settlements of Adjumani, Palorinya, Kyangwali, Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja, Nyakabande, Matanda, and Ntoroko. The HI project will however implemented in Kyaka II and Kyangwali Refugee Settlements and surrounding host community settlements.
 
Job Summary  The Physiotherapist will be responsible for daily implementation and documentation of physical and functional rehabilitation activities from identification, assessment, treatment, referral, and discharge. Services are provided at the beneficiary home, fixed points, and permanent rehabilitation units in the refugee settlement if available and as part of the mobile/outreach team.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities  
Physical and functional assessment of beneficiaries from the refugee and host population in Kyaka and Kyangwali Settlement.
Assess general information of beneficiaries identified in the refugees and host community by CBR workers, and partners
Assess beneficiary needs using the Comprehensive Assessment Forms – online via Survey CTO app
According to the outcomes of the assessment of the beneficiaries’ needs, elaborate an appropriate plan of treatment and intervention, including the provision of assistive devices and referral in within HI and referral out other stakeholder’s/service provider
Provision of appropriate rehabilitation interventions in collaboration with the PSS workers and CBR workers
Design appropriate physical rehabilitation intervention according to the priorities of needs identified during assessment.
Explain to both beneficiary, caregiver, and family the importance of rehabilitation and rationale of the treatment.
Provide rehabilitation care, according to Uganda and international physiotherapy standards and HI rehabilitation guidelines.
Action plan and execution of the initial treatment session is done if possible, with the CBR worker assigned to the BNF location
Transfer home treatment to CBR worker with clear instructions on what to do and how to do
Follow the evolution of care and improvement of beneficiaries using different rehabilitation outcome tools FIM scoring, CP assessment tool, etc. and report it by updating beneficiary files as needed with the CBR worker, face-to-face or remotely by phone/video call
Ensure the beneficiary’s security during the rehabilitation sessions and consider precautions related to diverse illnesses, problems, and medical treatments. Seek medical advice if needed. The information must be explained to the CBR worker when transferring cases for treatment follow-up
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
Prepares donation certificates when delivering assistive and mobility devices to the beneficiaries.
Home follow-up and discharge of beneficiaries
Follow up on home instructions provided to beneficiaries and caregivers during the initial assessment and follow-up treatments and update the file as needed.
Monitor progress of beneficiaries directly or through the CBR workers in doing rehabilitation exercises and use of assistive devices.
Provide advice on how to improve activities of daily living ADL following the FIM scoring standards
Review and recommend the discharge of beneficiaries after the resolution of problems and achievement of rehabilitation objectives. Note coordinated discharge plans with the PSS and MEAL team will result in the closure of cases.
Supervise work in the rehabilitation unit and the CBR worker/CBF under his/her charge.
Oversee the operations within the Rehabilitation Unit within their catchment area Kyaka II and Kyangwali Refugee Settlements

Opening and closing of the rehabilitation unit and ensuring security is not compromised
Receiving referrals from partners and the community volunteers
Assessment and treatment of beneficiaries
Monitoring and reporting of daily activities in the rehabilitation unit, including stocks and equipment

Supervise at least ten community-based workers employed by HI within their catchment area

Follow attendance and provide a monthly report to HR
Follow the workload and quality of activities with beneficiaires assigned to them.
Provide basic rehabilitation training in collaboration with the rehabilitation

Participate in local meetings related to the activities of HI in their catchment area
Organization of daily, weekly and monthly activities according to the organization calendar of work
Prepares weekly movement plan and other requests to support services as needed.
Updates rehabilitation follow-up form after each session with a beneficiary in collaboration with the CBR workers assigned in their catchment area. All files are treated with the utmost confidentiality and are only discussed within the team for clarification as needed.
Contribute to the weekly report according to department and donor requirements on rehabilitation services new beneficiaries, active cases, donation certificates, discharge, etc.
Participation in the monthly Case Review meeting led by Rehab TC and MHPSS TA
Any other reports to be made upon line manager request case studies, monitoring reports, etc.
Project Monitoring, support supervision, and sharing of good practices
Conduct support supervision, coaching, and mentoring of Community Base Rehabilitation Volunteers in Kyaka II and Kyangwali Refugee Settlements
Together with RWC, Local leaders, DPO, and Sub-County District Local Government Officials participate in activity implementation within settlement and host community, identify gaps, and recommend a way forward.
Assess functionality and active participation of CBR Volunteers at Fixed Points and Mobile points and recommend what is best and what to improve
Reporting and Documentation
Compile and submit quality weekly and monthly reports within the period indicated
Proper documentation of Most Significant Change stories Human Interest Stories
Participate in the documentation of quarterly and annual reports according to donor requirements. Provide necessary justification to support data as needed.
Compile activity reports and share with respective stakeholders and line Manager
Participate in regular monitoring and case management review face-to-face or remotely with technical coordinators and project manager
Respect for HI identity, rules, and policies
Participate in organization induction in coordination with the Human Resources Manager and Program Manager
Follow HI guidelines and visibility when working the settlement or when representing HI in meetings externally.
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 used by her/his team
 


Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Education
The ideal candidate for the Humanity & Inclusion Physiotherapist job placement must hold a Physiotherapy Degree Diploma and BS.
Work Experience
At least three years of experience clinical experience
Worked in both hospital and community setting
Experience in the fields of disability, inclusion, and working experience with persons with disabilities;
experience in community development an advantage
Knowledge and experience in management or supervision an advantage
Experience working in the refugee context
Competencies
Able to promote participation and cooperation in case management
Able to plan, implement, review the intervention
Knows the theoretical framework needed for working with children and adults and in the health setting a plus
Having the knowledge and tools for case management
Personal and Social Competencies
Able to manage stress and emotion
Flexible and open to change, adapt to cultural differences
Able to analyse, think critically and creatively, and make decisions
Be accountable and work with integrity
Good interpersonal relationship
Able to negotiate and manage problems and conflicts
Able to work and coordinate within a team or network
Shows empathy, warmth, and genuineness
Able to support and motivate a person or a group to communicate and listen to others
 
Condition
Starting Date August 2021
Length of contract 12 months
Basic Salary UGX 2,208,949
 
 
NB
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.
HI operates and enforces policies on beneficiary protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
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 with a cover letter as One Document DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES to HR department at recruitment@uganda.hi.org indicating the position and location applied for. Any efforts to influence the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
 
Deadline Friday, 16th July 2021
 

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