Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR) is a non-profit non-governmental organization that is nationally recognized for its comprehensive, specialized and inclusive health, rehabilitation and development programs for the Palestinian population. Particularly, BASR work with persons with disabilities through its various center-based, outreach and community based programs. For further information about BASR, please visit: www.basr.org.

As part of a partnership agreement signed with the French NGO Handicap International in order to implement a project funded by Canada-DFATD entitled "Improved Access to Essential Services for Persons with Disabilities in Highly Marginalized Areas of Qalqilya & Tulkarm Districts, BASR is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: Field Physiotherapist
Location: Qalqilya
Accountable To: Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Program Manager
Duration: One year contract, with possibility of extension
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary:
-Assist the mobile team members in screening and assessing the needs of the targeted communities in Bethlehem and Hebron districts.
-Conduct home visits on daily basis to assess and identify the needed physiotherapy interventions for the targeted beneficiaries.
-Coordinate with the outreach team members to identify a rehabilitation plan for each beneficiary and propose the appropriate interventions.
-Facilitate referrals of the beneficiaries to the different service providers upon their needs in consultation with the outreach team.
-Support the development of the family peer support groups for mutual exchanges based on families own experiences with disability
-Develop and implement specific strategies to deal with the needs of beneficiaries particularly who encounter difficult barriers.
-Educate persons with disabilities and their careers on how to prevent and/or improve living conditions.
-Develop and disseminate educational materials on disability/rehabilitation related for PWDs their families.
-Consult with staff members and careers to address the difficulties faced and offer recommendations for individual development.
-Participate in the conduction of the need assessment to the health care centers staff to identify their needs on how to become disability friendly staff.
-Develop training sessions for the health care centers staff based on their needs that identified in the need assessment.
-Organize and conduct training/awareness sessions for the health care staff on disability issues.
-Maintain beneficiaries records including initial assessment, file progress, and termination,
-Partake in writing a regular technical report according to the approved timeline and format.
-Participate in the capacity building activities and regular staff meetings.
-Participate on data collection about the project activities and beneficiaries.
-Participate in conducting satisfaction surveys for beneficiaries.
-Participate in meetings/visits to different stakeholders for the benefit of the project.
-Participate in developing and conducting the mobility/independency/participation assessment for beneficiaries.

Professional Qualifications:
-B.A in Physiotherapy from a recognized university.
-Valid professional license of Physiotherapy.
-At least 2 years of professional experience preferably in the local communities.
-Ability to work within a team.
-Ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds.
-Ability to cope with stress and work under pressure.
-Strong communication and reporting skills in Arabic and English.
-Strong computer skills.

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV by email to
 

hrbasr.org

no later than 8th of February 2015.

Applications from candidates with disabilities are especially welcome, particularly women.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.