Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

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Summary

Vacancy: 2
Age: 18 to 60 years
Location: Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)
Salary: Tk. 62758 – 69693 (Monthly)
Experience: At least 2 years
Published: 3 Sep 2024

Requirements

Education

Bachelor/Honors

Bachelor’s Degree in (OT/PT/P&O, SLT); Preferable – Master’s Degree in a relevant field. “You are cordially requested not to apply if you don’t have the academic qualifications mentioned in the job advertisement.”

Experience

At least 2 years
The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
NGO

Additional Requirements

Age 18 to 60 years

Experience Requirements:

At least 2 years experience of working on the same thematic preferably in development and humanitarian context.

Other Desirable Requirements:

Be registered with the local association.
Previous NGO experience.
Computer knowledge (MS office package- both in English and Bangla).
Able to work in harsh conditions.
Good physical condition.
The strong teamwork approaches.
Communication skills in verbal and written Bangla.
Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh.
Sensitized on the issues related to child protection, protection of gender-based violence, etc.
Experienced in Humanitarian Context, preferably in the fields of rehabilitation and inclusion.
Experience working in a multidisciplinary context.
Applicable framework documents: to be defined.

Skills:

Assessment
Intervention strategy
Planning, Implementation & coordination
Operational partnerships
Emergency response
Humanitarian support and emergency preparedness.
Frameworks and references
Office and collaborative tools
Stress management.
Collaborating in a global organization

Responsibilities & Context

HI is looking for some Rehabilitation Officer for its “Inclusive specialized services for vulnerable persons including persons with disabilities in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps and host communities (Phase 2, Year 3) project funded by BPRM.

Duration of the Contract: up to 31 August 2025.

Mission 1: Strategy and steering

Communicate and link with other members of the mobile team, regarding internal referrals (PSS, protection, rehabilitation, and Project Officer-Service Linkage), to ensure a comprehensive approach.
Coordinate with the Camp Health Sector and health actors.
Support the Team Manager in mapping existing health services in the area.
Ensure external referrals and follow-up, by gathering feedback on service provided for documentation.
Manages the reporting of the team rehabilitation sector to the Team Manager, in link with the Rehabilitation Assistants.
Closely follow-up individual and familial cases to ensure timely follow-up of all the beneficiaries.
Place referral of beneficiaries identified for specialized service when necessary.
Ensure proper documentation and reporting as required by HI and TU.
Ensure the beneficiaries sign the necessary document when the provision of items/devices.
Closely work with the Accessibility officer when planning and implementing any accessibility work for the beneficiary and ensure the proper user training for the beneficiary and caregiver.
Work in close collaboration with the volunteer, ensuring the quality of service.
Perform other tasks as requested by line management and technical unit.
Be caring, and compassionate and maintain good communication with beneficiaries at all times.
Demonstrate ethics and professional practice.Respect the beneficiaries’ confidentiality.
Respect and promote HI’s policies, and report to your line manager any non-respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
Report any incident or act that causes any harm to the beneficiary or others.
Always interact with children in the presence of their parents or caregivers.
Always ask permission to touch or apply any treatment or maneuver to someone.

Mission 2: Operational implementation

Responsibility 1: Provision of Physical and Functional Rehabilitation.

Provide rehabilitation care to the most critical and high-priority cases according to the guidelines of HI’s emergency rehabilitation interventions.
Prescreening and prioritization for accurate assessment, planning, and provision of appropriate Rehabilitation service to the beneficiaries, including ongoing evaluation/reassessment of the beneficiaries, within the constraints of the project resources at the fixed point, the beneficiaries’ home, and where relevant.
To ensure rehabilitation outcomes, a person should focus on achieving and maintaining “OPTIMAL FUNCTIONING” in interaction with their environment, personal, and outcome factors.
Familiarize yourself with the global physical and functional rehabilitation approaches of the Handicap International Federation (Humanity and Inclusion)
Inform the beneficiary and the caregiver of the importance of rehabilitation services to improve the physical situation and daily function.
Offer rehabilitation services based on the defined objectives between the beneficiary and the caregiver.
Review the most recent information on the beneficiary’s evolution before starting a treatment session and adapt your treatment or seek technical advice from your TO when needed.
Ensure the safety of the beneficiary during the rehabilitation sessions and take into account contraindications and precautions related to diverse illnesses, problems, and medical treatments. Refer for medical advice if needed. (DO NO HARM).
Advice and train the beneficiary and the caregivers on the basic exercises that the beneficiary can do on his/her own, with or without support from caregivers, to prevent complications or disabling situation.

Responsibility 2:

Provision of Assistive Devices and Rehabilitation Equipment Management
Identify the beneficiary’s needs (for critical and high-priority cases) in terms of assistive devices and mobility aids, as per HI guidelines.
Ensure that the device is adapted to user needs and provide clear explanations to guarantee its safe and proper use and maintenance.
Ensure proper follow-up on the use and wean off the assistive device.
Ensure the provision of assistive devices is made according to the strategy (quality and quantity) and the needs identified.
Supervises and supports Rehabilitation assistants in the provision of assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment.
Enhance and Ensure quality by supporting Technical Officer (TO)- Rehabilitation in the provision of assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment.
Support TO in ensuring the quality of assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment in the warehouse as per the request of TO or as necessary.
Plan and utilize the local resources to ensure reasonable accommodation for the beneficiary where needed.

Responsibility 3: With the Rehabilitation Space in Static point.

Ensure there is an adequate stock of supplies and report to the Team Manager if any stocks need replenishing.
Ensure the rehabilitation room is clean and tidy at all times to ensure a professional image.
Report to the Team Manager any damages or problems with the equipment.
Ensure OHS is in place and is followed by clinical staff.
Mission 3: Emergency preparedness and response.
Contributes to the programme’s emergency preparedness actions and, in an emergency, adapts his or her working methods to contribute to an effective humanitarian approach by HI.
(Detailed Job Description will be shared with candidates before the assessment)

Compensation & Other Benefits

Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Gratuity, Insurance, Weekly 2 holidays
Festival Bonus: 2

Special Attention: “You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations. “Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.

A Hardship Allowance will be added to working in Cox’s Bazar Only.
Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities per the HI policy.
Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.

Workplace

Work at office

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Location

Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)

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