Physiotherapy Helper

Position: Physiotherapy Helper              

Job Grade: Band 2

Department: SRCS Mogadishu Rehabilitation Center

Location: Physiotherapy Department

Reports To: Physiotherapist Assistant

Direct Reports:

Background:

SRCS is an independent, non-political humanitarian organisation. It was established in April 1963 and became a legal entity following Presidential Decree No. 187 in 1965. SRCS has operated continuously throughout the country’s period of civil war and political divide and is credited for its unity as one National Society. It operates through a network of nineteen branches with activities spread all across the country.

Overall Job Purpose

The Physiotherapy Helper is an employee of the SRCS Rehabilitation Centre, Mogadishu. The position is in the Physiotherapy department of the SRCS Rehabilitation Center, which is part of the SRCS Rehabilitation Program for Disabled in Somalia, which again is a part of the Somali Red Crescent Society.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

1)      Organise the sequences of the service users daily for the use of Gym materials.

2)      Observe and follow up service users when using Gym area materials for corrections, and instruct them how to use.

 Help service users’ wheel chair transportation from the car to the department and vice versa

4)      Help physiotherapy staff the simple instructed exercise example using  sand bags

5)      Prepare and write and the follow up plan of the Abduction braces for the club foot children

6)      Assist the parents instruct and show how to put on the   abduction braces for the club foot children, and check if there are any problems.

7)      Put the service users on standing bed after prescription the physiotherapy staff

8)      Perform any other duties assigned by his/her superior

Reporting

1. a) Collect day to day information and report to physiotherapy Assistants
2. b)Report to the f physiotherapy Assistant any problem about equipment  if there is need to repair or replace.
   

   Skills and Qualifications

   Job Competencies

   Demonstrated experience of working in a busy environment.

   ü  Demonstrated consistency in upholding integrity and ethics

   ü  Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

   ü  Acting as a team player and facilitating teamwork

   ü  Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive attitude

   ü  Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;

   ü  Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

   ü  Effective communications and interpersonal skills.

   Educational Qualifications & Professional Training:

    

   1. Secondary school Certificate or higher equivalent education desired.
   2. igh commitment and ability to work under pressure
   3. Good communication skills in Somali & English language
   4. Team leader with demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills
   5. Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
      

      How to apply

      Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, in one PDF, to hr.srcs@yahoo.com 

      Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

      Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject line. If you don’t write it, you applications will not considered

      Applications:  4th April , 2024