The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises the activity to be performed by supporting staff working at physiotherapy clinic

To oversee and guide the implementation of physiotherapy activities in the clinic

To monitor, supervise, advise, and support the junior physiotherapist activities who are working with him/ her in the same PTC.

To supervise, and support CBR workers and community volunteers during HBT-program, especially in the physical rehabilitation of people with disability

To organize Physiotherapy clinic arrangement and cleaning

Technical

To treat those persons with disability and Persons in the risk of disability in the area who need physiotherapy either at home or in the clinic

To manage the Physiotherapy care of the patient, including patient assessment treatment planning, and implementation for those conditions and disabilities prevalent in the area

To assess the PwD identified by CBR workers and community volunteers in the community who may need physiotherapy

To express good empathy, safety, and competence in the handling of disabled and none disabled physiotherapy related patient

To follow up the disabled people who have been referred to other rehabilitation sources

To participate in internal DI project coordination meetings

Local technical aids should be advised to the CBR-workers and community volunteers and Family trainers

To write a prescriptive report regarding his/her activities on a regular basis and submit to the Physiotherapy supervisor.

Home visits should be conducted regularly in accordance to planned time table, which should be done in consultation and coordination with CBR workers and community volunteers

To keep clinic and it is instrument clean and tidy and store all equipment in a safe way

To provide necessary awareness in relation to disabilities and prevention of disability for the PwDs, their family and the community

Coordination & External Relations

To participate actively in ensuring broad understanding and acceptance by local communities of the DI projects and NAC in general

To attend coordination meeting with other organization when the physiotherapy supervisor asks

 Specific Deliverables:

Take responsibility for own work and honestly seeking to achieve organizational and personal objectives.

Effectively communicate NAC policies and guidelines to Program Officers and field staff and follow ethical guidelines.

Establish and maintain effective coordination and cooperation with other rehabilitation    

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

To actively contribute to the successful development and good reputation of the NAC

To do any other duties assigned by the physiotherapy supervisor.

What are our expectations?

Build and maintain effective relationships with team and colleagues, approachable, diplomatic, and supportive with developed listening skills. A commitment to growth and making a difference in the lives of others through innovative ways.

Other information

Honest, proactive, and well-mannered.

Adherence to policies and procedures

To be an Afghan National.

Home visits should be conducted regularly in accordance with the planned timetable, which should be made in consultation and coordination with CBR workers and community volunteers

To provide necessary awareness in relation to disabilities and prevention of disability for the PwDs, their family, and the community

Language requirements, if any

Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto, both written and spoken, is required. Proficiency in other local languages will be an advantage.

Qualifications Required

 A bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy is preferable and/or a certified physiotherapy three years of training.

Work Experience

Minimum two years of work experience as a physiotherapist with a recognized institution/organization.

Skills:

Interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork, critical thinking, decision making and problems solving skills

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Physiotherapist -012025). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

nac.jobs@nacaf.org