Job Description

Title: Rehabilitation Officer

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Kurigram, Sunamganj, Sylhet

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy Or Occupational Therapy. A Master's degree in Rehabilitation Science OR Disability Management will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Child Protection, Disability Inclusion, Gender and Disability, Gender based violence, Physiotherapy
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency, Hospital, Clinic

Job Context:
∎ HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster throughout Bangladesh. With projects in different districts of the country, HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations, but also with their families, their communities, and local humanitarian actors in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights, and provide sustainability in its action. As one of the key organizations in the disability sector, HI has a wide range of projects which assist to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities and their issues in emergency and development contexts, building capacities of local stakeholders, and reducing the impact of natural and human-made disasters. Particularly in Cox`s Bazar district, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, MH/PSS, SRH, protection, and inclusive education with an inclusion mainstreaming approach to refugees and host population affected by the forcibly displaced undocumented Myanmar nationals. HI`s multi-sectoral mobile units (MU) and static approach are currently working in 15 camps located in both Teknaf and Ukhiya Upazilas and surrounding host areas providing comprehensive services in physical rehabilitation, and primary health care, protection, and MH/PSS.
∎ HI is currently implementing development and humanitarian response project in Kurigram, and Cox`s Bazar district through 4 project offices (Kurigram, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 2 coordination offices (Dhaka and Cox Bazar).
∎ Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education, and Atlas Logistics
∎ Number of staff: Around 270 National staff and 06 international staff
∎ HI is currently looking for a Rehabilitation Officer for its ECHO Flood Response Emergency Project. Under the operational supervision of the Project Manager and the technical supervision of the technical specialist-Rehabilitation, the Rehabilitation Officer provides physical and functional rehabilitation services to ECHO flood response geographical area(s) to which he or she is assigned.
∎ Job Location: Kurigram/Sylhet/Sunamganj
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term
∎ Duration of the Contract: As early as possible to November 2022.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Mission 1: Strategy and steering
∎ Communicate and link with other members of the team, regarding internal referrals to ensure a comprehensive approach.
∎ Support the Project in mapping existing health services in the area.
∎ Ensure external referrals and follow-up, by gathering feedback on the service provided for documentation.
∎ Manages the reporting of the team rehabilitation sector to the link with the Rehabilitation specialist.
∎ Closely follow up on individual and familial cases to ensure timely follow-up of all the beneficiaries.
∎ Place referral of beneficiaries identified for specialized service when necessary.
∎ Ensure proper documentation and reporting as required by HI and TU.
∎ Ensure the beneficiaries sign the necessary documentation when they provision items/devices.
∎ Work in close collaboration with the partners, ensuring the quality of service.
∎ Perform other tasks as requested by line management and the technical unit.
∎ Ensure there is an adequate stock of supplies and report to the Project Manager if any stocks are needing replenishing.
∎ Report to the Project Manager any damages or problems with the equipment.
∎ Be caring, and compassionate and maintain good communication with beneficiaries at all times.
∎ Demonstrate ethics and professional practice.
∎ Respect the 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 the beneficiary or others.
∎ Always interact with children in the presence of their parents or caregivers.
∎ Always ask permission to touch or apply any treatment or maneuver to someone.
∎ Always respect a refusal of treatment.
∎ Show abilities and competencies to execute an efficient rehabilitation intervention.
∎ Mission 2: Operational implementation
∎ Responsibility 1: Provision of Physical and Functional Rehabilitation.
∎ Provide rehabilitation care to the most critical and high-priority cases according to the guidelines of HI’s emergency rehabilitation interventions.
∎ Prescreening and prioritization for accurate assessment, planning, and provision of appropriate therapy to the beneficiaries, including ongoing evaluation/reassessment of the beneficiaries, within the constraints of the project resources at the beneficiaries’ home, and where relevant.
∎ 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.
∎ Ensure rehabilitation outcomes to a person should focus on achieving and maintaining “OPTIMAL FUNCTIONING” in interaction with their environment, personal, and outcome factors.
∎ Familiarize yourself with the global physical and functional rehabilitation approaches of the Handicap International Federation (Humanity & Inclusion).
∎ Inform the beneficiary and the caregiver importance of rehabilitation services to improve the physical situation and daily function.
∎ Offer rehabilitation services based on the defined objectives between the beneficiary and the caregiver.
∎ Review the most recent information on the beneficiary’s evolution before starting a treatment session and adapt your treatment or seek technical advice from your Rehabilitation specialist when needed.
∎ Ensure the safety of the beneficiary during the rehabilitation sessions and take into account contraindications and precautions related to diverse illnesses, problems, and medical treatments. Refer to them for medical advice if needed. (DO NO HARM).
∎ Advice and train the beneficiary and the caregivers on the basic exercises that the beneficiary can do on his/her own or with/without.
∎ Responsibility 2: Provision of Assistive Devices and Rehabilitation Equipment Management
∎ Identify the beneficiary’s needs (for critical and high priority cases) in terms of assistive devices and mobility aids, as per HI guidelines.
∎ Ensure that the device is adapted to user needs and provide clear explanations to guarantee its safe and proper use and maintenance.
∎ Ensure a proper follow-up on the use and wean off the assistive device.
∎ Ensure the provision of assistive devices is made according to the strategy (quality and quantity) and the needs identified.
∎ Ensure support for the provision of assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment.
∎ Anticipate and update the need for assistive devices stock and rehabilitation equipment to ensure the PSR is addressed as per identified need and the Project Manager.
∎ Mission 3: Emergency preparedness and response
∎ Contributes to the programme’s emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts his or her working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 25 years
∎ Preferably 02 years of relevant experience.
∎ Be registered with the local association.
∎ Previous NGO experience.
∎ Computer knowledge (MS office package- both in English and Bangla).
∎ Able to work in harsh conditions.
∎ Good physical condition.
∎ The strong teamwork approach.
∎ Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla.
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Sensitized on the issues related to child protection, protection of gender-based violence, etc.
∎ Experienced in Humanitarian Context, preferably in the fields of rehabilitation and inclusion.
∎ Experience working in a multidisciplinary context.
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary: Tk. 55654 - 58993 (Monthly)

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

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 30 Jul 2022

Company Information:
∎ 24 Jul 2022
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House 3/A, Road 36, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Web : https://hi.org/en/index
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specializing in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, assisting them and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organization has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergencies. It operates as a federation made up of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) that 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 the 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 with persons with disabilities and with their families, their communities, and society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 4 project offices (Kurigram, Sitakundu, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 1 coordination office (Cox Bazar).

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community-based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extremely 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

: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with the latest CV with 3 References (Current & Last Supervisor only) including the Head of HR of the current employer to bdjobs.com by Saturday, 30 July 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and they will be preferred in case of equal qualifications with other candidates.HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.HI is committed to a safe workplace for all people to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. With a solid commitment to these values, the humanitarian principles focus on equity and inclusion. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional lives.Any sort of persuasion by the person, phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate. The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon a successful reference check, the pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants. Please be noted that this position will be confirmed after confirmation of the award.