Rehabilitation Officer

Job Description

Title: Rehabilitation Officer

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 2

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ University degree in Physiotherapy
∎ Skills Required: Computer skill

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): NGO/ Other Services
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ Mission Statement: Under the operational supervision of the Deputy Project Manager and the Technical Adviser, the Rehabilitation Officer provides physical and functional rehabilitation services to communities living in camps and host communities.
∎ Main internal interfaces
∎ 1. Reports to Senior Project Officer
∎ 2. Under technical supervision of Technical Adviser - Rehabilitation
∎ 3. Linking with other members of the team, particularly Inclusive Education Officers

Job Responsibilities:
∎ IDENTIFICATION OF BENEFICIARIES AND LINKAGE TO SERVICES
∎ Take part with other members of the mobile unit, and volunteers, to the identification/mobilization exercises.
∎ Support the Senior Officer in mapping the existing health services in the area
∎ Communicate and link with other members of the inclusion team, regarding internal referrals (PSS, protection, accessibility), ensuring a comprehensive approach
∎ Ensure external referrals and follow-up, gathering feedback on service provided for documentation.
∎ PROVISION OF PHYSICAL AND FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION
∎ Provide rehabilitation care according to the guidelines of HI's emergency rehabilitation interventions
∎ Undertake a rehabilitation assessment of the potential beneficiary
∎ According to the outcomes of the assessment of the beneficiaries' needs (taking into account her/his daily activities, the participation of her/his caregiver, etc....), develop an appropriate intervention and treatment plan
∎ Report your suggested intervention and treatment plan via the assessment form
∎ Inform the beneficiary and the caregiver of the importance of rehabilitation to improve physical functioning
∎ Offer rehabilitation services based on the defined objectives between the beneficiary, the caregiver and you
∎ Review the most recent information on the beneficiary's evolution before starting a treatment session and adapt your treatment or ask for technical advice from your supervisor when needed
∎ Ensure the security of the beneficiary during the rehabilitation sessions and take into account contra indications and precautions related to diverse illness, problems and medical treatments. Ask for a 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 on the way to prevent disabilities or disabling complication.
∎ PROVISION OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES AND SPLINTS/OTHER ITEMS
∎ Identify the beneficiary's needs in terms of assistive devices and mobility aids, as per HI guidelines
∎ Ensure that the device is adapted to the beneficiary and provide clear explanations to guarantee its safe and proper use and maintenance.
∎ Ensure a proper follow-up of the use of the device
∎ FOLLOW-UP, REFERRAL, AND REPORTING
∎ Closely follow-up individual and familial cases to ensure a quality follow-up of all the beneficiaries
∎ Participate to the mobilization of beneficiaries identified for specialized service when necessary
∎ Ensure proper documentation and reporting as required by HI and TU (including but not limited to assessment and follow-up forms)
∎ Ensure the beneficiaries sign necessary document when items/devices are donated.
∎ Work in close collaboration with volunteer, ensuring quality of service
∎ Perform other tasks as requested by line management and technical unit
∎ CONDUCT
∎ Be caring, compassionate and maintain good communication with beneficiaries at all times
∎ Demonstrate an ethic and professional practice
∎ Respect beneficiaries' confidentiality.
∎ Respect and promote HI's Policies and report to your line manager any non respect of HI's policies amongst the teams or partners.
∎ Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
∎ Always interact with children with the presence of their parents or caregivers
∎ Always ask the permission to touch or to apply any treatment or mobilizations to someone.
∎ Always respect a refusal of treatment.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
∎ ESSENTIAL
∎ > 2 years relevant experience
∎ Be registered with the local Association
∎ DESIRABLE
∎ Previous NGO experience
∎ Computer knowledge (MS office package- both in English and Bangla);
∎ Skills required
∎ ESSENTIAL
∎ Able to work in harsh conditions
∎ Good physical condition
∎ Strong team work approach
∎ Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh
∎ Sensitized on issue related child protection, protection of gender based violence etc.
∎ DESIRABLE
∎ Experienced in Humanitarian Context, preferably in the field of rehabilitation, inclusion.
∎ Experience working in multidisciplinary context
∎ Knowledge of Chittagonian / Rohingya language a strong asset
∎ Knowledge of English and/or Burmese language;

Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ As per organizational policy.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ As per organizational policy.

Application Deadline: August 17, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House # 3/A, Road # 36, Gulshan , Dhaka-1212
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specialized in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It operates as a federation made up of a network of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works not only with persons with disabilities but also with their families, their communities, and the society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 3 site offices in Sitakundo, Kurigram and in Cox’sbazar.

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extreme poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities;, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.”

Category: NGO/Development