The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Technical

• Assist Physical therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Help patients with specific exercises as part of the care plan.
• Monitor patient progress and response to treatment.
• Observe and learn proper techniques for patient handling and therapeutic exercises.
• Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team
• Document patient care services by charting patient and department records.
• Always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Communicate patient progress and possible changes to the supervise Physical Therapist.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy principles, techniques, and procedures. This will provide a solid foundation for the trainee to build upon as they learn and grow within this role.
• Good physical condition and stamina, as this role often requires assisting patients with exercises and mobility, which can be physically demanding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. These are critical for building trust with patients, discussing their progress, and working effectively with other members of the healthcare team.
• Attention to detail and good observational skills. These are needed to accurately record patient information, observe their movements, and notice any changes in their physical condition or response to therapy.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and anatomy, as this knowledge is crucial for understanding patients’ conditions and the treatments being administered.
• Problem-solving skills to assist in devising appropriate treatment plans and adapting exercises to suit the needs of individual patients.
• Patience and empathy, as the role often involves working with individuals who are in pain or having trouble with movement.
• Be willing to learn and take instruction from Physical Therapists and other senior healthcare professionals.

Financial Task:

• To enforce the implementation of NAC financial regulation and procedure in DI Projects clinics

Training Responsibility:

• To share his/her knowledge and experience with relevant colleagues and train CBR-workers, community volunteers and Family Trainers in the required therapy/procedures

Inter-organizational relation

• Promotes gender equality, nondiscrimination with regard to ethnic, political and religious background
• To participate in workshops, seminars & conferences organized by the DI program
• Promotes good coordination with other NAC projects, all PO units

Relation with external agencies

• To participate actively in ensuring broad understanding and acceptance by local communities of the DI projects and NAC in general
• To attend coordination meeting with other organization when the physiotherapy supervisor asks

Specific Deliverables:

• Take responsibility for own work and honestly seeking to achieve organizational and personal objectives.
• Effectively communicate NAC policies and guidelines to Program Officers and field staff and follow ethical guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective coordination and cooperation with other rehabilitation

Other Duties and Responsibility:

• To actively contribute to the successful development and good reputation of the NAC
• To do any other duties assigned by the physiotherapy supervisor.

Qualifications and educational background:

A certified physiotherapy trainee with three years of training, IHS students, TIQRA newly graduates

Other skills and experience required

• It is better she worked as a physiotherapist with a recognized institution/organization or new graduate student without experience.

Skills:

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Teamwork, critical thinking, decision making and problems solving skills

Other information:

• Honest, proactive, and well-mannered.
• Adherence to policies and procedures
• To be an Afghan National.
• Home visits should be conducted regularly in accordance with the planned timetable, which should be made in consultation and coordination with CBR workers and community volunteers
• To provide necessary awareness in relation to disabilities and prevention of disability for the PW Ds, their family, and the community

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Physiotherapy trainee- 492025). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

jobs@nacaf.org