This is a full-time position based in Nguenyyiel camp and surrounding areas, Gambella, Ethiopia. Travel to additional CVT field centers as necessary. The position holders will report to the physiotherapists/trainers clinically and to the Area manager administratively. 

The physiotherapist will have the following major duties and responsibilities, among others: 

Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:

• Attend, participate in, and utilize material covered in intensive initial and ongoing trainings.

• Provide trauma-informed physiotherapy services to refugees, IDPs and host communities. 

• Provide assessment and individual and group physiotherapy sessions as assigned by the Physiotherapist/Trainer 

• Complete quarterly reports, progress notes, and treatment plans on time. 

• Sensitize, solve problems, dialogue, and mediate with the wider population about issues of war, torture, trauma, and SGBV. 

• Expected to become proficient with CVT’s data collection tools and conduct and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Work closely with the database staff to ensure quality reporting. 

• Act as a cultural and linguistic interpreter, providing interpretation between clients and other CVT staff members and assisting with translating written material when needed.

• Take responsibility for maintaining professional development by keeping up to date with evidence-based practice for managing CVT clients.

• Assist in the daily clinical operations to ensure clients are given appointments in a timely manner, group work activities and room designation are scheduled and coordinated fairly, equipment is shared and organized appropriately, and clients follow other CVT client procedures.

• Assist in designing, planning, implementing, and facilitating external trainings for numerous target groups. 

•  Ensure the cleanliness of treatment spaces and equipment used with clients, as well as maintain a clean, professional appearance.

• Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations in Nguenyyiel Gambela and liaise with other stakeholders and partner organizations as deemed necessary. 

• Engage in quality self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions. 

• Maintain up-to-date clinical records and statistical data and ensure that all required documentation is completed and stored in a timely and professional manner.

• Ensure that all work with clients observes CVT’s confidentiality policies and that ethical practices are observed at all times and are in accordance with the World Physiotherapy Standards.

• Attend all regularly scheduled trainings and meetings necessary for professional development and team coordination, and upon request.

• Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the physiotherapist/trainer. 

• This profile can be modified to adapt it to the project context in light of the project needs 

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy 

Experience and Skill Required 

• Must have 4-year experience in similar settings in an international NGO (experience working with children is desirable). 

• Must be fluent in English, Nuer, Amharic and Anyuak written and spoken. 

• Strong administrative skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including empathic listening. 

• Ability to communicate in a highly professional manner with clients, community members, colleagues, and professional partners 

• Able to work independently, self-motivated 

• Ability to meet deadlines 

• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills 

• Able to maintain confidentiality 

• Good team player: able to take direction and work collaboratively with others 

• Result oriented 

• Flexible and able to adapt to change 

• Very good level of self-organization 

• Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all 

• Computer skills are highly desirable 

• Has current practice license by Ethiopian physiotherapist association

General conditions

1. Maintain neutrality regarding any sensitive issues such as religion, ethnicity, disability, minority, or political affiliation. 

2. Strong commitment to serve beneficiaries of CVT’s project regardless their religion, gender, minority affiliation, or ethnic/political background.

3. Is strictly committed to respect CVT’s confidentiality policy and refrain from using any information that s/he will know about a client outside of CVT. 

4. Will not approach (potential) beneficiaries for their involvement in non-CVT activities without prior approval of CVT supervisor. 

5. Keep absolute confidentiality on all information managed. Obligated to report any information to the supervisor when the security of CVT staff and/or of CVT beneficiaries might become an issue. 

6. This job profile can be adapted and changed according to the evolution of CVT activities. 

Terms of Employment: The contract is effective from 1st September 2024 through August 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension. 

How to Apply

Please write an English letter of application stating clearly what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post. Include a copy of your CV, application letter, and the names and contact information of three references. Do not bring original documents, as these will not be returned to you. Submitting false information will result in your application being disqualified. 

Please submit applications with the subject title “Physiotherapist Position Application [Your Name]”: 

Please e-mail applications to Marwa.Alwal@cvt.org or using THIS LINK. E-mails with attachments should not exceed a total of 1 MB. 

A shortlisted candidate will be invited for a written exam and oral interview. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

CVT has a zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct that enshrines the principles of PSEA always (both during work hours and outside work hours).