Job Description

Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Company Name: Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV)

Vacancy: 1

Age: at least 18 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Experience:
∎ At most 1 year

Published: 30 Jun 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
∎ Preferred: Master's Degree in a relevant field.
∎ Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
∎ Preferred: Master's Degree in a relevant field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ 0-1 years’ experience in a similar thematic area, preferably in development and humanitarian contexts.
∎ Registered with a local association.
∎ Previous NGO experience.
∎ Proficient in MS Office (English and Bangla).
∎ Ability to work in harsh conditions.
∎ Good physical condition.
∎ Strong teamwork approach.
∎ Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla.
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Sensitized to child protection and gender-based violence issues.
∎ Experienced in humanitarian contexts, especially in rehabilitation and inclusion.
∎ Experience working in a multidisciplinary context.
∎ Special Note: "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don't have the specific and required educational qualifications mentioned in the advertisement."
∎ 0-1 years’ experience in a similar thematic area, preferably in development and humanitarian contexts.
∎ Registered with a local association.
∎ Previous NGO experience.
∎ Proficient in MS Office (English and Bangla).
∎ Ability to work in harsh conditions.
∎ Good physical condition.
∎ Strong teamwork approach.
∎ Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla.
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Sensitized to child protection and gender-based violence issues.
∎ Experienced in humanitarian contexts, especially in rehabilitation and inclusion.
∎ Experience working in a multidisciplinary context.
∎ Special Note: "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don't have the specific and required educational qualifications mentioned in the advertisement."

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Strategy and Steering:
∎ Conduct door-to-door visits to support the identification and data collection of persons with disabilities through weekly plans.
∎ Ensure data entry and documentation align with project operating procedures, data governance, and international standards.
∎ Report on weekly or monthly achievements and issues as requested by the Project Manager.
∎ Communicate and link with other mobile team members for internal referrals (PSS, protection, rehabilitation, and Project Officer-Service Linkage) to ensure a comprehensive approach.
∎ Coordinate with the Camp Health Sector and health actors.
∎ Support the Project Manager in mapping existing health services in the area.
∎ Ensure external referrals and follow-up by gathering feedback on services provided for documentation.
∎ Closely follow up on individual and familial cases to ensure timely follow-up for all beneficiaries.
∎ Refer beneficiaries for specialized services when necessary.
∎ Ensure proper documentation and reporting as required by donors.
∎ Ensure beneficiaries sign necessary documents when items or devices are provided.
∎ Work closely with volunteers, ensuring quality service.
∎ Perform other tasks as requested by line management.
∎ Be caring, compassionate, and maintain good communication with beneficiaries at all times.
∎ Demonstrate ethics and professional practice.
∎ Respect beneficiaries' confidentiality.
∎ Respect and promote policies, and report any non-compliance to your line manager.
∎ Report any incident or act causing harm to the beneficiary or others.
∎ Always interact with children in the presence of their parents or caregivers.
∎ Always ask for permission before applying any treatment or maneuver to someone.
∎ Always respect a refusal of treatment.
∎ Show abilities and competencies for efficient speech and language therapy intervention.
∎ Operational Implementation:
∎ Responsibility 1: Provision of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Intervention
∎ Provide SLT care to critical and high-priority cases following emergency rehabilitation intervention guidelines.
∎ Conduct prescreening and prioritization for accurate assessment, planning, and provision of appropriate SLT services to beneficiaries, including ongoing evaluation and reassessment within project constraints.
∎ Develop appropriate SLT plans, interventions, and treatments based on beneficiary assessments.
∎ Ensure SLT outcomes focus on achieving and maintaining optimal functioning in interaction with the environment, personal, and outcome factors.
∎ Familiarize yourself with global physical and functional rehabilitation approaches.
∎ Inform beneficiaries and caregivers about the importance of rehabilitation services for improving physical conditions and daily functions.
∎ Offer rehabilitation services based on defined objectives between the beneficiary and caregiver.
∎ Review recent information on beneficiary evolution before starting a treatment session and adapt treatment accordingly.
∎ Ensure beneficiary safety during rehabilitation sessions, considering contraindications and precautions related to various illnesses, problems, and medical treatments.
∎ Refer for medical advice if needed (DO NO HARM).
∎ Advise and train beneficiaries and caregivers on basic exercises to prevent complications or disabling situations.
∎ Provide guidance and support to volunteers in managing cases as needed.
∎ A detailed job description will be shared later with shortlisted and selected candidates before the assessment process.
∎ Organization Introduction:
∎ SARPV is a leading non-profit organization committed to empowering underprivileged communities since 1988. Our focus ranges from disability support to poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, and beyond. We pioneer initiatives that transform lives and build sustainable futures. By recognizing the correlation between disasters and disabilities, we provide sensitive response and relief operations. Our holistic approach prioritizes socio-economic development, believing economic empowerment is key to a dignified life. At SARPV, we offer a dynamic work environment where creativity and compassion thrive. SARPV team tries to make a real difference in the world. Together, we create positive change and uplift the most vulnerable members of society.
∎ Position: Speech and Language Therapist
∎ Line Manager: Project Manager
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
∎ Duration of the Contract: July -2024 to October-2025.
∎ Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
∎ Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Strategy and Steering:
∎ Conduct door-to-door visits to support the identification and data collection of persons with disabilities through weekly plans.
∎ Ensure data entry and documentation align with project operating procedures, data governance, and international standards.
∎ Report on weekly or monthly achievements and issues as requested by the Project Manager.
∎ Communicate and link with other mobile team members for internal referrals (PSS, protection, rehabilitation, and Project Officer-Service Linkage) to ensure a comprehensive approach.
∎ Coordinate with the Camp Health Sector and health actors.
∎ Support the Project Manager in mapping existing health services in the area.
∎ Ensure external referrals and follow-up by gathering feedback on services provided for documentation.
∎ Closely follow up on individual and familial cases to ensure timely follow-up for all beneficiaries.
∎ Refer beneficiaries for specialized services when necessary.
∎ Ensure proper documentation and reporting as required by donors.
∎ Ensure beneficiaries sign necessary documents when items or devices are provided.
∎ Work closely with volunteers, ensuring quality service.
∎ Perform other tasks as requested by line management.
∎ Be caring, compassionate, and maintain good communication with beneficiaries at all times.
∎ Demonstrate ethics and professional practice.
∎ Respect beneficiaries' confidentiality.
∎ Respect and promote policies, and report any non-compliance to your line manager.
∎ Report any incident or act causing harm to the beneficiary or others.
∎ Always interact with children in the presence of their parents or caregivers.
∎ Always ask for permission before applying any treatment or maneuver to someone.
∎ Always respect a refusal of treatment.
∎ Show abilities and competencies for efficient speech and language therapy intervention.
∎ Operational Implementation:
∎ Responsibility 1: Provision of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Intervention
∎ Provide SLT care to critical and high-priority cases following emergency rehabilitation intervention guidelines.
∎ Conduct prescreening and prioritization for accurate assessment, planning, and provision of appropriate SLT services to beneficiaries, including ongoing evaluation and reassessment within project constraints.
∎ Develop appropriate SLT plans, interventions, and treatments based on beneficiary assessments.
∎ Ensure SLT outcomes focus on achieving and maintaining optimal functioning in interaction with the environment, personal, and outcome factors.
∎ Familiarize yourself with global physical and functional rehabilitation approaches.
∎ Inform beneficiaries and caregivers about the importance of rehabilitation services for improving physical conditions and daily functions.
∎ Offer rehabilitation services based on defined objectives between the beneficiary and caregiver.
∎ Review recent information on beneficiary evolution before starting a treatment session and adapt treatment accordingly.
∎ Ensure beneficiary safety during rehabilitation sessions, considering contraindications and precautions related to various illnesses, problems, and medical treatments.
∎ Refer for medical advice if needed (DO NO HARM).
∎ Advise and train beneficiaries and caregivers on basic exercises to prevent complications or disabling situations.
∎ Provide guidance and support to volunteers in managing cases as needed.
∎ A detailed job description will be shared later with shortlisted and selected candidates before the assessment process.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Gross salary (monthly): BDT 53,125/-
∎ Phone bill allowance (monthly): As per Policy
∎ Travel allowance (monthly): Bill on actual
∎ Weekly 2 holidays.
∎ Gross salary (monthly): BDT 53,125/-
∎ Phone bill allowance (monthly): As per Policy
∎ Travel allowance (monthly): Bill on actual
∎ Weekly 2 holidays.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ If the candidates feel that their qualification, exposure and experience match with our requirements, and they are willing to commit to our values and are sympathetic to our beliefs then please send your complete and updated CV by filling up the Google form link given below before the closing date. You have to give real and all information in the form. Interview session is expected to take place in a shortest time after the application deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. Verification of Educational and professional experience certificates will be done after/during Interview.
∎ Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/8FwAcQz1sKQniKWZ6
∎ Last date of Application: 5 July 2024
∎ Read Before Apply: "The advertised position will be contingent upon contract award"

Company Information:
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV)
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) 274/4 (3rd Floor), South Monipur (60 feet Road), Mirpur, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) is devoted to work for the most underprivileged and marginalized vulnerable groups of the society for their socioeconomic development to transform them as productive human resource with a dignified lifestyle. People with Disability are the prime focus of our every work. Along with the disability issue SARPV is also intervening in various sensitive issues like poverty eradication, educational support, health service providing, establishing rights, climate change and DRM, skill development to integrate the vulnerable groups in the mainstream of society those who are leading life with uncertainty in the society.

Address::
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) 274/4 (3rd Floor), South Monipur (60 feet Road), Mirpur, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.
∎ Social Assistance and Rehabilitation for the Physically Vulnerable (SARPV) is devoted to work for the most underprivileged and marginalized vulnerable groups of the society for their socioeconomic development to transform them as productive human resource with a dignified lifestyle. People with Disability are the prime focus of our every work. Along with the disability issue SARPV is also intervening in various sensitive issues like poverty eradication, educational support, health service providing, establishing rights, climate change and DRM, skill development to integrate the vulnerable groups in the mainstream of society those who are leading life with uncertainty in the society.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 5 Jul 2024

Category: NGO/Development