REPORTS TO: Medical Coordinator (based in Kathmandu)
POSITION TYPE: Consultant
PROJECT LENGTH: January 1 – April 30, 2016 (4 Months)

POSITION SUMMARY
AmeriCares is seeking a physiotherapist-trainer to establish and build the capacity of staff working at IOM’s step-down care facility (SDCF) in Nepal. Under the guidance of the emergency response health team leader and the medical coordinator, the physiotherapist-trainer will assist in the establishment and operation of the SDCF, providing functional restoration and rehabilitation services to patients who sustained earthquake-related injuries and disabilities in Sindhupalchowk District. This position will be based in Chautara, Sindhupalchowk, Nepal.

The responsibilities of the physiotherapist-trainer include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the facility manager in the overall operations of SDCF services;
• Assist in the on-going improvement of treatment protocols in consultation with key project partners;
• Provide training and mentorship to physiotherapists (on and off the job) and support the delivery of physiotherapy services in the SDCF and the district hospital;
• Assist in the use of clinical and procedural tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the care process provided by the SDCF;
• Support the district-level working group for disability and rehabilitation services in the district;
• Participate in trainings with partners conducting community-based rehabilitation in the district;
• Provide regular reports on the progress of the facility, including identification of gaps and suggested follow up actions to IOM headquarters and Injury and Rehabilitation Sub-Cluster members (where relevant) ;
• Assist in the transfer of the facilities’ services including additional trainings of district hospital staff; and
• Other duties as required by supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in physiotherapy.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training and mentorship to physiotherapists and other health professionals, including on the job training.
• Experience working in post-disaster or post-conflict settings.
• Proven experience of working holistically and within a multidisciplinary team in the field of rehabilitation.
• Experience working in rehabilitation care in Nepal is an advantage.
• Fluent English language skills.

SAFETY & SECURITY

• At any point the position holder or AmeriCares has the option to end the assignment should the situation deem it necessary.
• All staff must comply with AmeriCares security policies and procedures.

TO APPLY,

Please follow the link below to apply directly to this position: https://careers-americares.icims.com/jobs/1264/nepal-physiotherapist---trainer/job
To complete your application, please make sure to provide the following:
1.Resume/CV
2.Current license(s)
3.Professional certifications
4.Transcript(s) of physiotherapy training
Questions may be referred to:
Zanna Gilbert
Global Staffing Coordinator [email protected]

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