Physiotherapist (Part-time) - National Position

Your responsibilities:

• Assess patients' physical capacities, using different procedures (e.g., functional capacity tests) in order to set up treatment objectives with the patient and therefore improve the patient's health and well-being.
• Elaborate and implement physiotherapy programs, including physiotherapy exercises, manipulations, massages, education, and utilization of assistive devices.
• Educate and advise patients on how to prevent and/or improve conditions, to accelerate and improve activity results.
• Deliver physiotherapy sessions both in the field (as part of the CBR ) /or in PHC.
• Support patients with mobility training, strength and balance exercises, and functional recovery after amputations, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and other physical impairments.
• Train caregivers and family members on home exercise programs and safe mobility techniques.
• Work closely with the medical doctor, nurse, psychologist, and social worker to ensure a multidisciplinary approach.
• Support the identification and correct use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, crutches, prosthetics, etc.).

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited University.
• Valid license/registration to practice physiotherapy in Palestine.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in rehabilitation services for children and conflict-related injuries.
• Strong experience in community-based rehabilitation (CBR) or field/outreach services is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy interventions for musculoskeletal, neurological, and pediatric cases.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and disability inclusion principles.

What we offer:

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Duty Station: Holy Land
• Duration of contract: Three months (with possibility of extension upon further project funding)
• Salary: Based on experience and qualifications, in accordance with MI’s salary scale

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

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