Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Summary

Vacancy: 06
Age: at least 18 years
Location: Cox’s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Salary: Tk. 62758 – 69693 (Monthly)
Experience: At most 1 year
Published: 7 Jul 2024

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
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 most 1 year

Additional Requirements

Age at least 18 years

*Special Attention: “You are cordially requested not to apply if you don’t have the specific and required educational qualifications mentioned in the advertisement.”

Job Experience:

0-1 years experience working on the same thematic preferably in a development and humanitarian context.
Be registered with the relevant professional association like the Society of Speech & Language Therapists (SSLT).
Previous NGO experience.
Computer knowledge (MS Office package, both in English and Bangla).
Able to work in harsh conditions.
Good physical condition.
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.

Responsibilities & Context

HI is looking for Speech and Language Therapists for its project funded by DFAT.

Job Location: Ukhiya and Teknaf
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
Duration of the Contract: as early as possible to 31 October 2025.
Line Manager: Team Manager
“Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis”
Under the operational supervision of the Team Manager and the technical supervision of the Rehabilitation Technical Specialist and Technical Officer, Speech and Language Therapist provide physical, inpatient, and outpatient physical and functional rehabilitation services.
Mission 1: Strategy and steering
Throughout weekly plans, conduct door-to-door visits to support the identification and data collection of persons with disabilities.
Ensure the data entry and documentation of information in line with HI’s standard operating procedures, data governance, and international standards through guidance from the Technical Unit and MEAL department.
Upon request of the Team Manager, report on weekly or monthly achievements and issues in implementing the program, safely and ethically.
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 the 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 on individual and familial cases to ensure timely follow-up of all the beneficiaries
Place referrals 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 items or devices are provided.
Closely work with the Accessibility officer when planning and implementing any accessibility work for the beneficiary, and ensure 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.
Always respect a refusal of treatment.
Show abilities and competencies to execute an efficient rehabilitation intervention
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 services 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.
According to the outcomes of the assessment of the beneficiaries’ needs (taking into account her/his daily activities, the participation of her/his caregiver, etc.), develop an appropriate rehabilitation plan, intervention, and treatment.
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, 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
Provide guidance and support to the rehabilitation assistants in managing cases or as needed.
*A detailed job description will be shared later on with the shortlisted and selected candidates before the assessment process.

Compensation & Other Benefits

Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
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.”
This is an officer-level position at HI.

A hardship allowance will be added to working in Cox’s Bazar District only.
Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
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 as 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 (Teknaf, Ukhia)

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