NGO JOBS

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 15 Nov 2013

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.

PROGRAM SUMMARY The needs of disabled adults and children in the refugee situation are great and the programme will need to look at both conflict and non conflict related disabilities, ranging from rehabilitation of war wounded persons (amputations, gunshot wounds, torture survivors etc) and those already disabled (cerebral palsy, congenital conditions, ncds etc) Facilities for rehabilitation are minimal and initiative will be needed. A key feature of the post will be training Syrian physiotherapists or physio aides. This post will be based in southern Turkey and will be for the start up of a disability/rehabilitation programme.

JOB SUMMARYThe physiotherapist will ensure disabled adults and children receive appropriate physiotherapy services. This may mean setting up rehabilitation services from scratch or working in existing centres. It will involve training both staff to implement activities and ensuring family involvement. The physiotherapist will be working with patients and training new therapists daily.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Ensure all clientele receive an appropriate physiotherapy service, particularly through:• Training of local physios/physio aides• Provide on-the-job support2. Advise on assistive devices and source (either by making or buying where possible)3. Ensure that families are involved in rehabilitation activities4. Support any rehabilitation centres where they exist5. Ensure targeted post operative individuals persons, particularly children receive treatment6. Ensure the development of a monitoring and referral system enabling tracking of clients’ progress7. Review data collection systems and client information registry and revise where necessary at the rehab centres. 8. Supervise physiotherapy activities in the programme9. Set up daily exercise routines that patients can implement for themselves 10. Work with the coordinator to look at long-term possibilities (including outreach, self help groups etc.)11. Ensure the appropriate equipping of rehab centres with basic physiotherapy materials (balls, tables, weights etc) and essential equipment of physical rehabilitation of children with disabilities. 12. Work with any other support staff (psychologists, social workers) to look at the development of peer-to-peer support groups 13. Ensure child friendly physiotherapy takes place where appropriate (may involve setting up children’s rooms if necessary/appropriate)14. Represent IMC on physiotherapy issues15. Ensure the production of reports and that any lessons learnt can be documented both for internal use and for possible publication

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Degree in Physiotherapy, Minimum of 3 – 4 years experience 2. Experience of in neurological and pediatric physical rehabilitation preferable.3. Experience in bio psycho social approach to treatment4. Experience of training, both design and implementation of training programmes5. Skilled in the prevention of disability 6. CBR/outreach experience an advantage7. Experience of P+O including the appropriate usage of adaptive aids8. NGO experience 9. Experience in Middle East/North Africa highly desirable10. Ability to think creatively and problem solve11. Excellent networking and liaison skills12. Ability to self direct13. Strong ability to work in a team14. Ability to work under difficult circumstances15. Excellent writing and representational skills16. Working knowledge of Arabic an advantage

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUNDThe needs of disabled adults and children in the refugee situation are great and the programme will need to look at both conflict and non conflict related disabilities, ranging from rehabilitation of war wounded persons (amputations, gunshot wounds, torture survivors etc) and those already disabled (cerebral palsy, congenital conditions, ncds etc) Facilities for rehabilitation are minimal and initiative will be needed. A key feature of the post will be training Syrian physiotherapists or physio aides. This post will be based in southern Turkey and will be for the start up of a disability/rehabilitation programme.

JOB SUMMARYThe physiotherapist will ensure that disabled adults and children receive appropriate physiotherapy services. This may mean setting up rehabilitation services from scratch or working in existing centres. It will involve training both staff to implement activities and ensuring family involvement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Ensure all clientele receive an appropriate physiotherapy service, particularly through:• Training of local physios/physio aides• Provide on-the-job support2. Advise on assistive devices and source (either by making or buying where possible)3. Ensure that families are involved in rehabilitation activities4. Support any rehabilitation centres where they exist5. Ensure targeted post operative individuals persons, particularly children receive treatment6. Ensure the development of a monitoring and referral system enabling tracking of clients’ progress7. Review data collection systems and client information registry and revise where necessary at the rehab centres. 8. Supervise physiotherapy activities in the programme9. Set up daily exercise routines that patients can implement for themselves 10. Work with the coordinator to look at long-term possibilities (including outreach, self help groups etc.)11. Ensure the appropriate equipping of rehab centres with basic physiotherapy materials (balls, tables, weights etc) and essential equipment of physical rehabilitation of children with disabilities. 12. Work with any other support staff (psychologists, social workers) to look at the development of peer-to-peer support groups 13. Ensure child friendly physiotherapy takes place where appropriate (may involve setting up children’s rooms if necessary/appropriate)14. Represent IMC on physiotherapy issues15. Ensure the production of reports and that any lessons learnt can be documented both for internal use and for possible publication

QUALIFICATIONS1. Degree in Physiotherapy, Minimum of 3 – 4 years experience 2. Experience of in neurological and pediatric physical rehabilitation preferable.3. Experience in bio psycho social approach to treatment4. Experience of training, both design and implementation of training programmes5. Skilled in the prevention of disability 6. CBR/outreach experience an advantage7. Experience of P+O including the appropriate usage of adaptive aids8. NGO experience 9. Experience in Middle East/North Africa highly desirable10. Ability to think creatively and problem solve11. Excellent networking and liaison skills12. Ability to self direct13. Strong ability to work in a team14. Ability to work under difficult circumstances15. Excellent writing and representational skills16. Working knowledge of Arabic an advantage

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Libya
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUNDInternational Medical Corps has implemented a program in Libya that aims to strengthen the physical rehabilitation services in certain areas of Libya, through upgrading of primary rehabilitation and the development of community and outreach services. The locations are Tripoli, Misurata and Benghazi but are subject to change.

JOB SUMMARYThe primary responsibility of the post will be to support the rehabilitation sector capacity building project.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the development of Libyan physiotherapist 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, recieve 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 the 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 that 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 liasion with the Ministry of Health, Social Affairs, and training facilities in Libya.

The Physiotherapists will report to IMC Rehabilitation Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS1. Degree in Physiotherapy, minimum of 3-4 years experience2. Experience of rotation/neurology/amputee3. Experience in bio psyhcosocial approach to treatment4. Experience of training, both design and implementation of training programmes.5. Skilled in the prevention of disability.6. CBR/outreach experience an advantage7. Experience of P+O including the appropriate usage of adaptive aids8. NGO experience9. Experience of EC funded programmes10. Experience in the MIddle East/North Africa highly desirable11. Ability to think creatively and problem solve 12. Excellent networking and liaison skills13. Ability to self-direct14. Strong ability to work in a team.15. Ability to work under difficult circumstances.

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

PROGRAM BACKGROUNDThe needs of disabled adults and children in the refugee situation are great and the programme will need to look at both conflict and non conflict related disabilities, ranging from rehabilitation of war wounded persons (amputations, gunshot wounds, torture survivors etc) and those already disabled (cerebral palsy, congenital conditions, ncds etc) Facilities for rehabilitation are minimal and initiative will be needed. A key feature of the post will be training Syrian physiotherapists or physio aides. This post will be based in southern Turkey and will be for the start up of a disability/rehabilitation programme.

JOB SUMMARYThe physiotherapist will ensure that disabled adults and children receive appropriate physiotherapy services. This may mean setting up rehabilitation services from scratch or working in existing centres. It will involve training both staff to implement activities and ensuring family involvement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Ensure all clientele receive an appropriate physiotherapy service, particularly through:• Training of local physios/physio aides• Provide on-the-job support2. Advise on assistive devices and source (either by making or buying where possible)3. Ensure that families are involved in rehabilitation activities4. Support any rehabilitation centres where they exist5. Ensure targeted post operative individuals persons, particularly children receive treatment6. Ensure the development of a monitoring and referral system enabling tracking of clients’ progress7. Review data collection systems and client information registry and revise where necessary at the rehab centres. 8. Supervise physiotherapy activities in the programme9. Set up daily exercise routines that patients can implement for themselves 10. Work with the coordinator to look at long-term possibilities (including outreach, self help groups etc.)11. Ensure the appropriate equipping of rehab centres with basic physiotherapy materials (balls, tables, weights etc) and essential equipment of physical rehabilitation of children with disabilities. 12. Work with any other support staff (psychologists, social workers) to look at the development of peer-to-peer support groups 13. Ensure child friendly physiotherapy takes place where appropriate (may involve setting up children’s rooms if necessary/appropriate)14. Represent IMC on physiotherapy issues15. Ensure the production of reports and that any lessons learnt can be documented both for internal use and for possible publication

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS1. Degree in Physiotherapy, Minimum of 3 – 4 years experience 2. Experience of in neurological and pediatric physical rehabilitation preferable.3. Experience in bio psycho social approach to treatment4. Experience of training, both design and implementation of training programmes5. Skilled in the prevention of disability 6. CBR/outreach experience an advantage7. Experience of P+O including the appropriate usage of adaptive aids8. NGO experience 9. Experience in Middle East/North Africa highly desirable10. Ability to think creatively and problem solve11. Excellent networking and liaison skills12. Ability to self direct13. Strong ability to work in a team14. Ability to work under difficult circumstances15. Excellent writing and representational skills16. Working knowledge of Arabic an advantage

How to apply:

https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?adata=dOmxoRk...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

PROGRAM BACKGROUNDThe needs of disabled adults and children in the refugee situation are great and the programme will need to look at both conflict and non conflict related disabilities, ranging from rehabilitation of war wounded persons (amputations, gunshot wounds, torture survivors etc) and those already disabled (cerebral palsy, congenital conditions, ncds etc) Facilities for rehabilitation are minimal and initiative will be needed. A key feature of the post will be training Syrian physiotherapists or physio aides. This post will be based in southern Turkey and will be for the start up of a disability/rehabilitation programme.

JOB SUMMARYThe physiotherapist will ensure that disabled adults and children receive appropriate physiotherapy services. This may mean setting up rehabilitation services from scratch or working in existing centres. It will involve training both staff to implement activities and ensuring family involvement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Ensure all clientele receive an appropriate physiotherapy service, particularly through:• Training of local physios/physio aides• Provide on-the-job support2. Advise on assistive devices and source (either by making or buying where possible)3. Ensure that families are involved in rehabilitation activities4. Support any rehabilitation centres where they exist5. Ensure targeted post operative individuals persons, particularly children receive treatment6. Ensure the development of a monitoring and referral system enabling tracking of clients’ progress7. Review data collection systems and client information registry and revise where necessary at the rehab centres. 8. Supervise physiotherapy activities in the programme9. Set up daily exercise routines that patients can implement for themselves 10. Work with the coordinator to look at long-term possibilities (including outreach, self help groups etc.)11. Ensure the appropriate equipping of rehab centres with basic physiotherapy materials (balls, tables, weights etc) and essential equipment of physical rehabilitation of children with disabilities. 12. Work with any other support staff (psychologists, social workers) to look at the development of peer-to-peer support groups 13. Ensure child friendly physiotherapy takes place where appropriate (may involve setting up children’s rooms if necessary/appropriate)14. Represent IMC on physiotherapy issues15. Ensure the production of reports and that any lessons learnt can be documented both for internal use and for possible publication

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS1. Degree in Physiotherapy, Minimum of 3 – 4 years experience 2. Experience of in neurological and pediatric physical rehabilitation preferable.3. Experience in bio psycho social approach to treatment4. Experience of training, both design and implementation of training programmes5. Skilled in the prevention of disability 6. CBR/outreach experience an advantage7. Experience of P+O including the appropriate usage of adaptive aids8. NGO experience 9. Experience in Middle East/North Africa highly desirable10. Ability to think creatively and problem solve11. Excellent networking and liaison skills12. Ability to self direct13. Strong ability to work in a team14. Ability to work under difficult circumstances15. Excellent writing and representational skills16. Working knowledge of Arabic an advantage

How to apply:

https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?adata=dOmxoRk...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Libya
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUNDInternational Medical Corps has implemented a program in Libya that aims to strengthen the physical rehabilitation services in certain areas of Libya, through upgrading of primary rehabilitation and the development of community and outreach services. The locations are Tripoli, Misurata and Benghazi but are subject to change.

JOB SUMMARYThe primary responsibility of the post will be to support the rehabilitation sector capacity building project.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the development of Libyan physiotherapist 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, recieve 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 the 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 that 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 liasion with the Ministry of Health, Social Affairs, and training facilities in Libya.

The Physiotherapists will report to IMC Rehabilitation Coordinator.

Qualifications1. Degree in Physiotherapy, minimum of 3-4 years experience2. Experience of rotation/neurology/amputee3. Experience in bio psychosocial approach to treatment4. Experience of training, both design and implementation of training programmes.5. Skilled in the prevention of disability.6. CBR/outreach experience an advantage7. Experience of P+O including the appropriate usage of adaptive aids8. NGO experience9. Experience of EC funded programmes10. Experience in the Middle East/North Africa highly desirable11. Ability to think creatively and problem solve 12. Excellent networking and liaison skills13. Ability to self-direct14. Strong ability to work in a team.15. Ability to work under difficult circumstances.

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.