Physiotherapist assistant

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives.
HelpAge started working in the Gaza Strip in February 2009 following the December 2008 – January 2009 conflict. It is providing a developmental capacity building of non-state actors in addition to a humanitarian response for older people including provision of food, psychosocial support, livelihoods support and physical rehabilitation.
 

HelpAge will continue its care for old people through the project “Improve Autonomy and wellbeing of old people in Shatee camp–Gaza /oPt through psychosocial and mobility support, phase 2” funded by AECID. HelpAge seeks for one experienced committed professional for the post of

 

Main responsibilities of the position;
The physiotherapist assistants is assigned to participate in rehabilitative programme that aims to improve the mobility , relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of older people who suffer from a disease or injury. He/she is responsible to assess and follow up older people in the area of activities.
Duration of the contract: 11 months starting as of Dec 2011

Main qualifications and experience required;
-2 years Diploma in physiotherapy.
-Experience in field physiotherapy and preferably with older people
-Ability to set up action plan and follow up tools for beneficiaries
-Welling to work with old people
-Has ability to read, write and speak English language
-Has good computer skills (office group)
-Male or female are welcome to apply
-Team player

Interested applicants are invited to submit:
a-A resume / CV in English
b-A cover letter (in English) explaining his/her suitability for the position and why he/she is the best
c-3 references; of which at least one has been/is a direct line manager

Please submit your application by e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected] not later than Wednesday 1st December, 2011. Applications received after this date or that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Note: Applications should be sent only by email and we will not consider any application received by hand or fax

HelpAge office: Gaza/ Haboush st, /Hejy building,9th, floor / Tel: 082822733