The Committee for the Promotion of Medical and Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan (C.P.H.A) is an international non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organization. C.P.H.A. is running the Chak-e-Wardak Hospital Project since 1989, providing medical and humanitarian aid irrespective of the person, race, religion, or ethnic origin. The organization raises funds from private donors, companies (in-kind donations and money), generates public grants, and organizes project sponsorships.

Job Summary:

The Female Physiotherapist will work as part of a local team in the Chak-e-Wardak Hospital requiring sufficient knowledge for treating the patients at an acceptable level considering the organization’s and MoPH standards. Besides, the position holder manages all administrative activities related to the position. She is responsible for the Medical Coordinator, who is in charge of the management and organization of the medical staff.

Main Responsibilities:

• Providing  physiotherapy services to IPD and OPD patients
• Assess the patient, write detailed assessment cards with history and list problem and treatment plan.
• Undertake suitable treatments and follow up as appropriate; treatment may include patient education, use of exercises, mobilization and other physical modalities.
• Use all physiotherapy equipment, supplies and machinery properly and safely, take care of them and keep them clean
• Coordinate with Orthopedic surgeon and other health care professionals
• Complete records of type and amount material utilized and submit reports
• Perform limited administrative duties such as patient recording, reporting of data, preparing monthly, and annual reports, and Hospital/facility management
• Participate in meetings, training and lectures/seminars of the health facility as per schedule
• Maintaining disciplined and friendly behavior with patients and cooperate with other staff of the Hospital in related matters
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures of national standards of MoPH for EPHS
• Follow C.P.H.A. rules, regulations and established departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous quality improvement initiative; safety, environmental, and infection prevention standards.
• Identify and report immediately any problems which interfere in the delivery of services or in achieving the program objectives to his immediate supervisor.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor / Medical Coordinator

• Graduated from a recognized institute of Physiotherapy
• At least three-year experience in Physiotherapy
• Able to work independently and under the stressful conditions
• Must be fluent in local languages (Pashto and Dari)
• Be an Afghan national

• Interested qualified candidates should submit cover letter and CV to the CPHA Office in Kabul or Chak-e-Wardak. Please avoid sending other documents at this stage, but will be requested if called for interview
• To apply electronically please send your cover letter/ CV to abdul.waheed@chak-hospital.org Cc to mayar.ehsan7@gmail.com, or by hand to the Chak-e-Wardak Hospital
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for written test / interview