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International Medical Corps Physiotherapist , Libya

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International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the post will be to support the rehabilitation sector capacity building project.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK: 1- Support the development of Libyan physiotherapists by: • Develop training programmes for local physiotherapists • Provide on-the-job support • Identify any equipment needs 2- Identify and train local physiotherapists to be trainers 3- Ensure that families are involved in rehabilitation activities 4- Ensure all newly operated on persons, particularly amputees receive treatment 5- Ensure the development of a monitoring and referral system to ensure patients progress is tracked. 6- Help develop an outreach service for those who cannot get to Rehabilitation Centres 7- Supervise physiotherapy activities in the programme, 8- Identify local physiotherapists to be included on a ward based programme 9- Ensure that daily exercise routines that patients can implement for themselves are set up 10- Ensure the appropriate equipping of rehab centres with basic physiotherapy materials (balls, tables, weights etc) and equipment. 11- Work with other support staff (psychologists, social workers) to ensure support groups are developed 12- Ensure that on-the-job training for physiotherapists and other technical aides takes place. 13- Advise and work with the Rehabilitation Programme Coordinator on physiotherapy related issues 14- Represent IMC on physiotherapy issues 15- Ensure the production of reports and that any lessons learnt can be documented both for internal use and for possible publication 16- Ensure smooth liaison with Ministry of Health, Social Affairs and training facilities in Libya
The Physiotherapists will report to IMC Rehabilitation Programme Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required; provide 6-8 requirements)
  1. Degree in Physiotherapy, Minimum of 3 – 4 years experience
  2. Experience of rotation/neurology/amputee
  3. Experience in bio psycho social approach to treatment
  4. Experience of training, both design and implementation of training programmes
  5. Skilled in the prevention of disability
  6. CBR/outreach experience an advantage
  7. Experience of P+O including the appropriate usage of adaptive aids
  8. NGO experience
  9. Experience of EC funded programmes
  10. Experience in Middle East/North Africa highly desirable
  11. Ability to think creatively and problem solve
  12. Excellent networking and liaison skills
  13. Ability to self direct
  14. Strong ability to work in a team
  15. Ability to work under difficult circumstances
  16. Excellent writing and representational skills
  17. Working knowledge of Arabic an advantage
How to apply: 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website athttp://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx And complete the online employment application form.

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