Physiotherapist 12-483

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Job Description:

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.