Physiotherapist

Reports To: Branch Manager Actv - Gulu

 Location:  Gulu

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of Branch Manager ACTV-Gulu, the Physiotherapist, will ensure that, survivors of torture receive appropriate physiotherapy services at the ACTV-Gulu medical centre and through outreaches. 

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of torture survivors with a wide variety of physical and emotional needs.
• To formulate and deliver quality physiotherapy treatment to torture survivors.
• Measure and prescribe appropriate orthopedic appliances for torture survivors.
• Provision of Rehabilitative counseling to torture survivors
• Ensure the appropriate equipping of the centre with essential physiotherapy equipment and materials. This will also involve managing and maintaining the equipment and materials.
• Work with any other professionals (psychologists, social workers) in the development of peer-to-peer support groups.
• Referral of torture survivors for special investigations and treatment
• Participate in advocacy initiatives against torture
• Participate and Contribute to Proposal writing and other ACTV Fundraising Initiatives
• Ensure the production of reports and that any lessons learnt can be documented both for internal use and for possible publication
• Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution or school of physiotherapy with a minimum of 3 years working experience preferably in a non-governmental organization. 
• Possession of a current practicing certificate from Allied Health Professionals. 
• Ability to think creatively and solve challenges
• Excellent networking and liaison skills
• Possession of basic IT skills
• Good Organisational skills
• Ability to work Independently
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under difficult circumstances
• Excellent writing and representational skills

Functional Competencies (Required): Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis, Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment, Creative and flexible with good problem solving skills, Dynamic, proactive self-starter able to work independently and Effective cross-cultural communication skills 

EXPIRATION DATE 31ST JULY 2015