Physiotherapist (EPHS Project)

Sanayee Development Organization (SDO) is an independent, non-political, and non-profit Afghan NGO established in 1990. With more than 36 years of experience, SDO works across seven provinces to serve vulnerable communities in health, education, peacebuilding, livelihoods, and humanitarian response.

We collaborate with leading donors and agencies such as UNICEF, WFP, WHO, UNFPA, the World Bank, Cordaid, CAFOD, Handicap International, War Child UK, and FCDO, as well as local and national actors. Through our strong grassroots networks, SDO ensures local ownership, accountability, and sustainable impact.

Our Vision: We envision educated, healthy and resilient communities that respect equal rights, promote social cohesion and acceptance, and play an active role in developing Afghanistan.

Our Mission: We work to strengthen the communities and ensure their inclusion in social development and conflict resolution/transformation processes. Improve women and children access to basic health services and elevate literacy rate in Afghanistan.

For more information about us, you may kindly refer to our website www.sanayee.org.af.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Service Delivery
• Provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-operative conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Capacity Building
• Train nurses, doctors, and assistants on basic physiotherapy techniques.
• Support integration of rehabilitation services into hospital care.
• Monitoring & Documentation
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes.
• Report physiotherapy service indicators to HMIS and hospital management.
• Coordination
• Collaborate with surgical, orthopedic, and medical wards for patient referrals.
• Participate in hospital technical meetings and rehabilitation working groups.
• Community Awareness
• Conduct awareness sessions for patients and families on home-based exercises.
• Promote preventive care and disability inclusion.
• Compliance & Safeguarding
• Ensure adherence to MoPH EPHS guidelines and ethical standards.
• Uphold patient dignity, confidentiality, and protection from abuse.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent recognized qualification).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical physiotherapy experience, preferably in hospital settings.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation protocols and MoPH EPHS standards.
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills.
• Fluency in Dari/Pashto; working knowledge of English preferred.