Rehabilitation Technical Officer - Tawilah, North Darfur

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, as Stimulation therapy Technical Officer you are responsible for overseeing the implementation of project’ stimulation therapy activities for under five malnourished children. Your role involves providing technical expertise and ensuring strict adherence to HI’s established stimulation therapy protocols by the project’s physiotherapists. You lead the stimulation therapy for malnourished children initial training for the project’s rehabilitation professionals and ensure their continuous follow up and mentorship. You are responsible for fostering a culture of continuous child development stimulation among parents and caregivers, and for guiding the physiotherapists in educating parents/caregivers on age appropriate and needs based stimulation techniques. You work closely with nutritional actors targeted by the project.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the implementation of project’s stimulation therapy activities for under five malnourished children; Providing technical expertise and ensuring strict adherence to HI’s established stimulation therapy protocols by the project’s physiotherapists; Leading the stimulation therapy for malnourished children initial training and ensuring continuous follow-up and mentorship; Fostering a culture of continuous child development stimulation among parents and caregivers; Guiding physiotherapists in educating parents/caregivers on age appropriate and needs based stimulation techniques; Coordinating and collaborating with nutrition actors; Providing technical guidance and support to project leaders and/or specialists; Contributing to regular reporting and data analysis; Developing stimulation therapy tools; Contributing to technical learning and capitalization; Leading technical trainings; Representing HI in relevant networks; Contributing to emergency preparedness and response

Requirements

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy with Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in pediatric or physical rehabilitation care; You have a good knowledge of stimulation therapy approach developed by HI; You have a good knowledge of stimulation therapy protocols and national and international nutrition rehabilitation guidelines; You have experience in a humanitarian organization; You have experience in training trainers’ certification in childhood development stimulation including stimulation therapy; Knowledge of English is essential; You are able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to have

Arabic; experience in working with hospitals and rehabilitation center setting

Benefits

Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; Pension scheme; Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI; Perdiem: 706 € net/month; Hardship: 500 € net/month; Paid leaves: 25 days per year; R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks + possible transport/package support; Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of personal effects; Child allowance of 100€ per month per child (from the second child) for missions over 12 months; Housing: collective taken in charge by HI; Local package if resident in the country