Physiotherapist (Re Announced)

HealthNet TPO is a Netherlands based not for profit, non-governmental organization founded on the principle that access to affordable quality health care is a basic human right.

In 1992 HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. The organization is now the result of a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.  HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is managed by a team of qualified Afghans and supported by a team of experts at the HQ of the organization in Holland.

HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, fighting malaria and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. HealthNet TPO is currently implementing projects in almost 20 provinces of Afghanistan and the major program it implements are HER (Health Emergency Response) projects in three provinces, Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial, Malaria Control program, Tuberculus....... through a community system strengthening approach.

HealthNet TPO has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. HNITPO takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving HNITPO employees and Related Personnel.

HealthNet TPO is a Netherlands based not for profit, non-governmental organization founded on the principle that access to affordable quality health care is a basic human right.

In 1992 HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. The organization is now the result of a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.  HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is managed by a team of qualified Afghans and supported by a team of experts at the HQ of the organization in Holland.

HealthNet TPO Afghanistan is providing Primary Health Care, Mental Health and psychosocial services, fighting malaria and supporting Mother & Child Health Care in terms of providing training for Community Midwifes and to conduct operation research. HealthNet TPO is currently implementing projects in almost 20 provinces of Afghanistan and the major program it implements are HER (Health Emergency Response) projects in three provinces, Nutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial, Malaria Control program, Tuberculus....... through a community system strengthening approach.

HealthNet TPO has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. HNITPO takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving HNITPO employees and Related Personnel.

1. Assess the patient, taking care to write detailed assessment cards with history, problem list, long and short term goals and treatment plan
2. Undertake suitable treatments and follow up as appropriate; treatment may include patient education, use of exercises, mobilization and other physical modalities such as electrotherapy.
3. Undertake in-patient treatment and participate in ward rounds as appropriate
4. Refer patients to other specialties such as orthopedic services as appropriate
5. Prescribe and measure suitable walking aids and wheelchairs as appropriate
6. Use all physiotherapy equipment, supplies and machinery properly and safely, take care of them and keep them clean
7.  Be punctual and professional in working practice and follow the requirements of the administration on time-keeping, report writing and preparation of any necessary documents
8. Follow up patients in home based visits or outreach programs as appropriate
9. Cooperate with relevant medical and health personnel in the best interest of the patient
10. Educate medical doctors, other healthcare workers and local communities on the benefit of physiotherapy
11. Provide training to families, and community health workers on basic exercises as appropriate
12. Supervise PTAs in the treatment and follow-up of patients
13.  Prepare monthly statistical reports

• • Afghan national
  • Graduated from recognized medical institute of physiotherapy.
  • Good interpersonal communication skills and team working ability.
  • Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Pashto and Dari.
  • Preferred to work experience.

Interested and qualified national candidates are requested to send their  application letters including a letter of interest,CVs,Experience Certificates and TIN Copy to apply via E-mail to hr1.knr@hntpo.org or submit hard copies of application letters along with CVs to               

Please ensure to write the number of vacancy and position you are applying for, in the subject line of your E-mail Add. Incomplete applications or applications received after closing date will not be given consideration. Candidates who are meeting the above criteria will be short listed.