Physiotherapy Advisor at International Committee of the Red Cross ( ICRC) (Deadline:7th of January 2022)

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

DELEGATION RWANDA

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation has been permanently present in Rwanda since 1990. Having its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is given its mandate by the Geneva Conventions to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the below position based in Kigali under an initial contract of one-year renewable.

Exciting Employment Opportunity with the ICRC in Rwanda

Position: Physiotherapy Advisor

Duty Station:ICRC in Kigali, Rwanda

Reports to:Regional Physical Rehabilitation Program Manager

Purpose:

The Physiotherapy Advisor contributes to implementing all hospital/physical rehabilitation project activities in Rwanda in accordance with agreed objectives and related strategies, with the primary aim of improving the quality and capacity of physiotherapy services provision. S/He is a full member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team which ensures patient-centred care within an ICRC-run or supported structure during emergency and non-emergency situations.

S/he is also responsible to coordinate with members of Rehabilitation Technical Working Groups consist of Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Rehabilitation service providers, Professional associations, Academia, DPOs, and International Organisation in Rwanda. S/he is responsible to support Ministry of Health to develop and implement strategy for rehabilitation in the country.

Generic Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• To contribute developing, implementing, and reporting on objectives of the five pillars of PRP (accessibility, quality, sustainability, societal integration, and disability inclusion) in the Planning and Monitoring Tool (PMT)
• Promotes best practices in physiotherapy service provision, in coordination with the ICRC PRP team and physical rehabilitation/hospital project team, in an inter-disciplinary approach.
• Ensures the continuum of care by referring individuals in need of further rehabilitation or vocational/occupational rehabilitation after their discharge to the appropriate structure.
• Ensures the implementation of ICRC physiotherapy standards in collaboration with the respective partner.
• Supervises, mentors, and trains physiotherapy staff of the ICRC partners and ensures sustainable physiotherapy practice according to best/latest approved standards.
• Develops professional relationships; advocates health promotion activities and scholarly practice, so that service users benefit to the utmost from ongoing learning.
• Support technical and clinical staff to perform systematic quality control procedures.

Specific Functional Responsibilities:

1. National Rehabilitation strategy and coordination (MoH)-20%

• Support Rehabilitation Technical working group and MoH for development and implementation of National rehabilitation strategy.
• Organize and participate in Rehabilitation and Inclusive Health Technical Working Group (RIHTWG) or subgroup meetings chaired by MOH to develop and implement rehabilitation strategy.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other international organizations working for Persons with Disabilities such as Humanity Inclusion, Hope Walks, CBM, etc.
• Advocate for the physiotherapy profession in the national strategic plan. Support RMS on national procurement of physiotherapy equipment and assistive products for the country

2. Access to and quality of Rehabilitation services (CHUK, CHUB, and other physical Rehabilitation Centers)-40% 

• Support the PT and P&O clinical team at CHUK and CHUB, promote the “inter-disciplinary team approach” as the standard therapeutic approach to rehabilitation.
• Coach the Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Physiotherapists in interdisciplinary team assessments/prescription static/dynamic alignments, socket fit, and gait deviation analysis (interdisciplinary team approach).
• Promote/establish the use of functional outcome measures for the rehabilitation service users in the supported centers; introduce these measures in the treatment protocols at CHUK and CHUB (to improve service quality and functional outcomes).
• Participate in Assistive Device quality control activities such as Beneficiary Feedback and Technical Assessments.
• Support the development of CP Parent Group sessions at the CHUB, and in the CHUK if appropriate (otherwise to encourage parent education in CHUK CP case management).
• Participate in and guide the application of the Essential Management System Assessment Tool (EMSAT) to physiotherapy-related activities in partner rehabilitation dept. / centres.
• Promote and encourage good data collection, both for the benefit of the individual patient and for the purposes of audit and research (Service centres and Standards).

3. Education and Training for Rehabilitation Professionals (URCMHS, RSPO, RPTO, RWOTA)-30%

• Support URCMHS to develop their clinical training infrastructure for the department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and promote the interdisciplinary team approach to training at the university
• Support the Physiotherapy faculty of URCMHS to develop e-learning modules; review curriculum and guide content development process for practical seminars with URCMHS faculty to cater the needs of Anglophone Africa Region.
• Assess the development of Physiotherapy CPD programs in Rwanda, support and guide content development where relevant, and recommend on research topics.
• Organise short term trainings (CPD) in collaboration with the Rwanda Physical Therapy Organisation (RPTO), Rwanda Occupational Therapy Association (RWOTA), and Rwanda Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (RSPO) for national and regional needs.

4. Societal Integration and Disability Inclusion (NCPR, NCPD)-10%

• Support the Rwanda National Paralympic Committee (NPCR) to promote sports and employment for Persons with Disabilities.

Additional Duties:

• Writes minutes of meetings and submit
• Report the monthly production statistics in the format of Medical Activity Data (MAD) in absence of the technical (Ortho-prosthetist) advisor
• Writes concise field mission reports whenever goes on a mission
• Contribute to ICRC PRP quarterly and annual report
• Remit: local, hospital, or physical rehabilitation centre, but may follow up and advise on several projects (at different hospitals, physical rehabilitation centres, or places of detention) within the country.
• Contributes to financial monitoring of the costs involved in the project and activities supported.

Requirements:

1. Sc. in Physiotherapy (minimum of 3 years of studies) and a valid license to practice in Rwanda
2. Relevant additional degrees (e.g. public health, acute hospital, or rehabilitation specializations) are an asset
3. Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience with continuous professional development
4. Field experience with INGOs or the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a strong asset
5. Computer literacy
6. Fluent command of English and Kinyarwanda spoken and written. Knowledge of other languages is an asset
7. Strong motivation and capacity to work in a team are required
8. The ability to deliver training to rehabilitation professionals is required and proven teaching experience and skills an asset
9. Proficient teamwork and collaboration
10. Proficient beneficiary and client focus
11. Good accountability and leadership

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) before Friday, 7^th of January 2022 using the “Apply for this job” button below.

Please note that only candidates selected for further tests and interviews will be contacted.

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