Technical Officer (Disability Inclusion and Rehab)

Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

 

Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

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Summary

  • Vacancy: 01
  • Age: at most 45 years
  • Location: Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)
  • Maximum Salary: Tk. 75000 (Monthly)
  • Published: 1 Sep 2024

 

Requirements

Education

  • B. Sc in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy with 2-4 years of working experience in the Humanitarian context.
  • Master in relevant field will be added an extra value.

Additional Requirements

  • Age at most 45 years
  • Creativity and ability to generate new ideas to improve rehabilitation services.
  • Inclusive training facilitation skill.
  • Knowledge of accessibility and reasonable accommodation.
  • Experience in humanitarian context/ Cox’s Bazar context will be added extra value.

Responsibilities & Context

Providing the Rehabilitation services:

  • Conducting screening and assessments for the project participant, and implementing the Rehabilitation interventions..
  • Developing comprehensive rehabilitation treatment plans for individuals requiring follow-up rehab services, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare.
  • Identifying specific needs for Assistive Devices, Home Modifications, and making necessary referrals for additional medical and rehabilitation services.
  • Evaluating and selecting appropriate assistive devices tailored to the unique needs of each client, enhancing their mobility and overall well-being.
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed client case files, documenting essential information about service delivery, assessment outcomes, and progress notes.
  • Ensuring the proper maintenance of therapy equipment to guarantee the functionality and safety of tools used in patient care.
  • Providing supervision and guidance to CM, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to established protocols.

Working with Partners:

  • Ensure partners have a clear understanding of the Disability Inclusion Work Plan and collaborate with them to implement its principles effectively.
  • Providing disability inclusion capacity development support to all BHA agencies. Develop and execute training programs to empower staff within partner agencies.
  • Provide technical support to partner agencies by promptly responding to requests for disability inclusion input and guidance on integrating disability inclusion into critical tools and documents.
  • Participate in joint field visits alongside partner agencies. Provide on-the-job support and conduct monitoring activities to ensure the successful integration of disability inclusion practices.
  • Attending and organizing different meetings.
  • Collaborate with all partners of the BHA consortium to support activities implementation. This includes tracking progress against established outputs and indicators, reporting on achievements to the line manager (Technical Coordinator), and identifying areas requiring attention or action to ensure accountability among Consortium partners.

Capacity Building:

  • Develop and deliver training programs and workshops on standards, identification disability awareness, inclusion, and etiquette for staff, volunteers, and community members.
  • Conduct accessibility assessments of different facilities to identify and address barriers, provide recommendations for modifications.
  • Create and distribute resources such as guides, toolkits, and educational materials on disability inclusion. Develop accessible IEC materials.
  • Offer technical support to organizations in making their programs, services, and events accessible.
  • Provide ongoing training and support to build the capacity of staff and volunteers to work effectively with people with disabilities.
  • Provide technical support to organizations collect, analyze, and report disability-disaggregated data to better understand the needs and preferences of people with disabilities.
  • Share best practices and lessons learned with peers and stakeholders.
  • Develop and share case studies and success stories that highlight effective disability inclusion initiatives.
  • Organize IDPD Observation events, mainstream events/awareness (water day, 16 days’ campaign, etc to be aware of IASC guidelines and disability inclusion) with mainstreaming organizations and participating in different Awareness Programs with the Govt and other organizations.
  • In collaboration with the Technical Coordinator complete narrative reporting.
  • Maintain regular coordination with CDD teams to share information on challenges persons with disabilities are facing to access services, develop joint solutions, and share information on referrals.

External Representation and Advocacy:

  • Participate in the Age and Disability Working Group (ADWG), other mainstreaming organizations and other sector coordination meetings to provide technical input on disability inclusion.

Skills & Expertise

Documentation and Reporting

Rehabilitation

Compensation & Other Benefits

  • T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
  • Prorata basis festival bonus.

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)

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