ACBAR

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervisory Tasks:

• To supervise, and support CBR-workers and community volunteers during HBT-program, especially in physical rehabilitation cases.
• Provide on the spot feedback and clear instruction to CBR workers and community volunteers during his/her visit from HBT cases.

Technical Tasks:

• Assess the disabled people identified by CBR-workers and community volunteers in the community who may need physiotherapy.
• Treat those disabled and people in disabling condition in the area who need physiotherapy either at home or in the clinic.
• Manage the Physiotherapy care of the patient, including patient assessment treatment planning and implementation for those conditions and disabilities prevalent in area
• Express good empathy, safety and competence in the handling of disabled and disabling condition physiotherapy related patient
• Follow up the disabled people who have been referred to other rehabilitation sources
• To participate in internal Disability-project coordination meetings
• Local technical aids should be advised to the CBR-workers and community volunteers and Family trainers
• To write prescriptive reports regarding his/her activities on regular basis and submits to Physiotherapy supervisor/ CBR Senior Supervisor,
• Home visits should be conducted regularly in accordance with the planned timetable, which should be done in consultation and coordination with CBR workers and community volunteers
• To keep clinic and it is instrument clean and tidy and store all equipment in a safe way
• To provide necessary awareness in relation to disabilities and prevention of disability for the PwDs, their family and the community
• Conduct joint OPD with Orthopedic staff as required,

Training Tasks:

Share his/her knowledge and experience with relevant colleagues and train CBR-workers, community volunteers and Family Trainers in the required therapy/procedures.

Tasks of inter organizational relation:

• Promote gender equality, non-discrimination with regard to ethnic, political and religious background
• To participate actively in workshops, seminars & conference organized by the NAC management
• Promotes good coordination with other NAC projects, all RMOs units and other units/departments at RMOs. 

Language requirements, if any:

• Fluent in Dari and Pashto (written and spoken), with a good understanding of English.

Qualifications Required:

• Recognized 3-year Diploma in Physiotherapy is required; a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy will be preferred.

Work Experience:

• 3–4 years of relevant experience, particularly within NGOs or similar organizations. Clinical experience in physiotherapy is required.
• No prior experience is required for TIQRA graduates.

Skills:  

• Proficient in computer operations, particularly with MS Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Physiotherapist- 582025). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

jobs@nacaf.org

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