Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Officer

Job Description

Title: Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Officer

Company Name: Dipshikha

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 40 years

Job Location: Dinajpur (Kaharole)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, School

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Diploma

• BSc / Diploma in Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy or Speech & Language Therapy.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, School

• Age At most 40 years

Work Experiences (Min.):

• Minimum 02 years of professional work experience in relevant sectors.

• Proficiency in computer operations (MS Office, PowerPoint, databases, email, and multiple Google browsers).

• Excellent written communication skills in both English and Bengali

Age: Maximum 40 Years (Age limit may be flexible for experienced candidates).

Program: Integrated & Inclusive Rehab Solutions in Bangladesh (IIR-SiB)

Reporting to: Rehabilitation Officer

Dipshikha is a renowned non-governmental organization (NGO) in Bangladesh. Dipshikha was initiated by a group of social workers, school teachers and youth in 1978 in a village called Rudrapur, Dinajpur. Dipshikha is a Bengali word meaning, "Spark of Light". It is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit voluntary organization working in rural development. Dipshikha- a sparkle, commits itself to poverty alleviation, establishment of equal opportunities, peace and justice by ensuring formational education, appropriate agriculture, hygiene, sanitation, skills promotion and supports for income generation adjustable as time requires for the development of the poor, marginalized and deprived of the rural, semi-urban and urban communities in descending priority. Dipshikha with a team of dedicated, skilled and competent workers cherishes and practices the principles of human dignity, ethical values, participation, team-work, mutual respect and inter-religious harmony with clearly defined policies. Dipshikha is going to implement a project named " Integrated & Inclusive Rehab Solutions in Bangladesh (IIR-SiB)" in Dinajpur district which is Financially and Technically supported by the Liliane Fonds,The Netherlands and Centre for Disability in Development (CDD). The aim of the project is ‘Enhance access to affordable, quality and inclusive rehabilitation services for Children and Youth with disabilities (CYwDs ) in rural Bangladesh by integrating rehabilitation into mainstream health systems, expanding community-based solutions, and leveraging innovative service delivery models, enhancing their functional independence, participation and social inclusion.’

Job Responsibilities:

Support in Program Coordination and Implementation

• Support the implementation of CBR activities for children, youth, and other persons with disabilities at the community level.

• Assist in the preparation of DIP/PIP, SOP and ensure activities are translated to frontline workers to implement.

• Ensure planned activities and deliverables are completed on time and in line with project standards.

• Review progress on a monthly basis, identify gaps or challenges, and coordinate with the Project Coordinator to address them.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of CBR workers to ensure effective implementation of planned interventions.

Field-Level Engagement (Approximately 50%)

• Engage regularly at the field level to support planning and successful implementation of all health camps in coordination with relevant stakeholders and communities.

• Conduct home visits to persons with disabilities and provide training to enhance their skills and abilities, enabling their participation in family and social life.

• Conduct field visits to monitor activities and assess the quality of services delivered by CBR facilitators and community interns.

• Ensure awareness sessions are organized and implemented in compliance with approved SOPs.

• Ensure functional and effective referral mechanisms are in place for hospital-based rehabilitation services.

• Perform aligned activities under LF-funded projects as assigned by the Project Coordinator to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Community Engagement and Local Resource Mobilization

• Coordinate with local government authorities and service providers to support children and youth with disabilities.

• Collaborate with NGOs and other stakeholders with a special focus on health actors to implement sustainable CBR interventions.

• Work closely with persons with disabilities and promote their meaningful participation in program activities.

• Mobilize families and community members to actively engage in CBR activities.

• Work with families and communities, in line with the CBR matrix framework, to promote empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities.

• Support disability prevention activities through awareness on prevention, early identification, referral, and follow-up at community level.

• Assist individuals with disabilities in accessing the required social protection schemes.

• Perform any other responsibility/ special duty delegated by the project management.

Job Location: The position is based in Kaharole Upazila of Dinajpur District and with regular travel to upazila and union level for implementation of project activities smoothly.

• Salary: As per Project Allocation.

• Compensation & Other Benefits: As per organization policy and project allocation.