Physiotherapist

Job description

ARCHIE HINCHCLIFFE DISABILITY INTERVENTION

AHDI is a registered non- governmental organization empowering children with cerebral palsy and other allied conditions. ADHI focuses on empowering these children through inclusive education, healthcare and support services by offering physiotherapy. home based education, training for parents and caregivers and advocating for disability rights.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job Title:                  Physiotherapist

Programme:             Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention

Base:                          Lusaka

Reports:                    Executive Director

Responsible for:       Volunteers

Key contacts:            

Internal:  Archie Hinchcliffe Disability Intervention team

External:  Communities, NGOs and other agencies and Government Bodies

Purpose of the job

To provide physiotherapy and ensure smooth running of physiotherapy programmes.

OVERALL RESPONSIBLILITIES

Coordinate the building of capacity to stakeholders in disability, child protection, children’s rights, and gender related issues.
Networking and coordinating with implementing partners involved in programmes
Be involved in the planning and implementation of the five-year strategic plan
Assess children for placement in schools and postural supportive aids
Planning and facilitating workshops
Conduct mini studies of the various aspect of Physiotherapy services and the beneficiaries.
Conduct / facilitate sensitisation activities
Train parents, volunteers and teachers
Periodic and activity report writing
Keep data for AHDI for planning and fundraising purposes
Monitor and evaluate performance of AHDI clinics
Work closely with DHMT Physiotherapists / sisters in charge
To provide physiotherapy in all the clinics
Ensure that the Child Protection Policy is understood and disseminated to the stakeholders
Monitor parents support groups (PSG) in all the designated areas around Lusaka.

Note: Please attach your Cover letter and CV only and send to ahdizambia@gmail.com.