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Project Officer, Solomon Islands; Assistant Coordinator, Solomon Islands Handicap International Positions: Background on Handicap International Project Manager in Rehabilitation, in Herat, Afghanistan Disaster Risk Reduction Project Manager, Uzbekistan Disability Expert–Trainer, Uzbekistan Physiotherapist Supervisor in Amman, Jordan Project Officer (Services for Visually Impaired and Blind Unit) - Ministry of Health and Medical Services - Solomon Islands An incredible opportunity to develop programs to improve services for people who are blind and visually impaired and promote an inclusive society. Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) department of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services in Honiara promotes independence, rehabilitation, equalisation of opportunities and inclusion for all people with disabilities. The Services for Visually Impaired and Blind unit seeks a Project Officer to assess the services being provided by CBR and develop new programs that will improve services for people who are blind and visually impaired. To be considered for this 18 month assignment starting in January 2009 you will have: · Qualifications in Social Welfare and/or Education · Extensive experience in a similar field · Strong program development skills · Good management experience Experience delivering programs and services to people who are vision impaired is highly desirable. The Ministry Of Health and Medical Services is also seeking a suitably experienced Assistant Coordinator to work with the National Coordinator and to provide technical support to the rurally based Rehabilitation Aides. This will involve the introduction of a reporting system and various training functions that need to be refreshed or created. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate significant work experience in this sector along with management and training experience. You will be supported by Australian Volunteers International with airfares, accommodation, briefing and orientation, health and travel insurance, living allowance and ongoing support throughout the assignment. For full assignment descriptions or to apply for these positions, please visit www.australianvolunteers.com/work or contact Erika Drury on +61 3 9279 1729 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications close 31st August 2008 Source: Erika Drury, Recruitment Consultant, Australian Volunteers International Handicap International Positions: Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It has a network of eight national associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manages projects and raises awareness of Handicap International's actions and campaigns. Project Manager in Rehabilitation, Heart, Afghanistan, 6 months to 1 year Job context : Being present in Afghanistan since 1996 with a comprehensive approach to respond to the needs of persons with disability and to participate in the reconstruction of the Afghan Health System, Handicap International holds an important geographic position in Afghanistan, implementing inclusion as well as physical rehabilitation projects in the provinces of Kabul, Herat and Kandahar and Job description : At regional level, the expatriate would work mainly in Herat to improve the technical abilities of the physiotherapists in the Herat Regional Hospital and in the outreach program run by HI. The 7 physiotherapists working for health public system have received technical, financial and management support since 2003. HI currently employes 5 physiotherapists plus one as technical assistant. In regards to technical skills, the main problem is the gap of skills within the team. Clinical reasoning, assessment-reassessment skills and the range of treatment options have to be generally improved. The project manager would provide consultation on management aspects for the new physiotherapy Centre recently build together with the burn unit in the hospital which is in the process of being handed over to the head of the physiotherapy centre. S/he would also consult on technical and management aspects the outreach physiotherapy service. HI has also committed to supporting the government's plan to mainstream disability services within healthcare through Basic Package of Health Services and as such is working with several NGOs to provide training, screening or direct physiotherapy in certain districts around Herat province. Beside, the project manager will have to participate to the development of the handover strategies for both rehabilitation projects. Post constraints : Security: Afghanistan remains in a post-conflict situation. Kabul and Herat cities are currently stable but there are security constraints especially for women. Outside of Herat city, security is relatively stable compared to the rest of Afghanistan. Travel to Kandahar is especially subject to review of the security situation because it is less stable. Housing : the person usually shares a house with the other expatriates from HI Isolation : reliable Internet access and satellite TV Profile sought : 3 years practical experience in a variety of areas of physiotherapy; experience in teaching and training of physiotherapists, preferably in a developing country Comprehensive understanding of capacity building issues Ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to draft/edit a variety of written reports and to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style; Good computer skills (Excel …) Extremely flexible Languages : English essential, French an advantage Remuneration : Volunteer or salaried status based on experience Volunteer : 750 or 850€ + allowance, accommodation, medical coverage and insurance Salaried : 2000 € to 2300 € monthly gross salary + benefits Length of Mission : 6 months to 1 year Start date : 1/09/08 (September 1, 200 Closing date for applications: ASAP For more information, refer to website : www.handicap-international.org Please send cover letter and resume preferably by e-mail, with as object the ref. : HS/READHRTAFG A Disaster Risk Reduction Project Manager, Uzbekistan, 15 months Job context : The project establishment is based on mainstreaming disability issues in Disaster Risk Reduction planning. Disabled People Organizations (DPOs) are the first key partners to mainstream disability issues to DIPECHO partners further to training and working group organized with HI.. DIPECHO partners are the partners that throught their DRR project will mainstream Disability issues within the community further to training and sensitization provided by the DPOs and material published. The Location for the implementation of the activities are in Tachkent and in Fergana Valley Duties : The Project Manager will have to set up and manage the project called : Mainstreaning of Disability issues into Disaster Risk Reduction Planning funding by ECHO.(DIPECHO). Under the supmpervidion of the Uzbekistan Coordinator, the Project Manager will be supported and will line manage a Disability expert for a period of 6 months. He/She will line managed a Project Assistant Translator The PM is responsible for : PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 1/ setting up of a DPOs working group with the support of the Disability Expert 2/ The coordination of the training cycle 3/ In link with the Disability Expert, overall coordination of a survey on 'Disability confidence' among DIPECHO DRR trainers for the purpose to measure the " impact" of the trainings in DRR plan.implementation 4/ monitoring into the community of disability issues in the DRR plan set up 5/ the setting up by DIPECHO partners in 2 institution for children with disabilities of a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan 6/ ensure efficient and fruitfull collaboration with all project partners, in strong link with the Country coordinator. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1/ Ensure the respect of the commitments of expenditure as defined by the Head Office 2/Responsible of the budget for the activities ( Budget follow up, cash forecast,) TEAM MANAGEMENT Management of a Project Assistant Translator and of a Disability Expert (6 months contract) REPORTING 1/ Prepare montly report on project implementation (activities, indicators, partners elationships,..) 2/ Prepare narrative ECHO report ( intermediary and final) Profile sought : Diploma in Occupational Therapy or economic, social or management degree. Essential competencies : Strong Project Management skills Diplomatie, public relation Experience in working in partnership and to develop network Knowledge of Disaster Risk reduction and of Disability Desirable competencies or competencies to be acquired : Monitoring and evaluation Budget management Previous experience in central Asia Previous experience with HI Languages : English and Russian Conditions : Volunteer or salaried status, according to experience Volunteer status : 750 or 850 euros per month according to experience+ benefits Salaried status : 2100 to 2400 euros per month according to experience + benefits Length of mission : 15 month Start date : 01 October 2008 Closing date for application : 15th September 2008 Please send CV and covering letter asap to : Ref. PMDRRUzbek Handicap International 14, avenue Berthelot 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 Or by email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Disability Expert – Trainer, Uzbekistan, 6 months Job context : The project establishment is based on mainstreaming disability issues in Disaster Risk Reduction planning. Disabled People Organizations (DPOs) are the first key partners to mainstream disability issues to DIPECHO partners further to training and working group organized with HI.. DIPECHO partners are the partners that throught their DRR project will mainstream Disability issues within the community further to training and sensitization provided by the DPOs and material published. The Location for the implementation of the activities are in Tachkent and in Fergana Valley Duties : The stake of this post is to provide the technical expertise and trainings on disability issues to DPOs and DIPECHO partners in order that the communities are sensitized and include disability issues in their Disaster Risk Reduction plan. The Disability Expert will have to support the DPOs to mainstream Disability issues into Disaster Risk Reduction plan from DIPECHO partners Objectives : 1/ Provide expertise and facilitate within the DPOs working group to 2/ Organize a training for 30 trainers of trainers ( members of DPOs) on inclusive DRR: 3/ Mentor the Trainers of Trainers and provide guidance in their first trainings implementation to DIPECHO partners trainers. 4/Design the framework of a survey to carry out on 'Disability confidence' among DIPECHO DRR trainers for the purpose to measure the " impact" of the trainings in DRR plan.implementation:.(Survey carried out with trained and not trained trainers on Disability issues) 5/ Provide support to the DRR Project Manager whenn needed, notably on monitoring and evaluation issues. 6/ Other tasks could be added according to the needs of the project and the program. Profile sought : Occupational therapist or physiotherapist, or social degree Essential competencies : Strong training skills Knowledge of Disaster Risk reduction Wide understanding of Disability issue Desirable competencies or competencies to be acquired : Autonomy Previous experience with HI Experience in working with partner Languages : English and Russian Conditions : Volunteer or salaried status, according to experience Volunteer status : 750 or 850 euros per month according to experience+ benefits Salaried status : 1900 to 2200 euros per month according to experience + benefits Length of mission : 15 month Start date : 01 November 2008 Closing date for application : 15th September 2008 Please send CV and covering letter asap to : Ref. DETDRRUzbek Handicap International 14, avenue Berthelot 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 Or by email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Top of this page; Bottom of this page Physiotherapist Supervisor, Amman, Jordan, 4 months Job context : A surgery programme has been opened by MSF in August 2006 in Amman, targeting Iraqi war victims in need of reconstructive surgery. In order to strengthen physiotherapy as a crucial aspect of care, HI was requested to set up a proper physiotherapy section. A physiotherapist advisor has been working since November 2007, acting as a supervisor for the physiotherapy team, made of 3 Jordanian physiotherapists. Some lacks in the skills and the general rehabilitation approach have been identified and now need to be addressed. The physiotherapist supervisor will act both as a supervisor for the 3 physiotherapists and as an on-the-job trainer. Duties : Under the responsibility of the Head of Mission, the physiotherapist supervisor will be in charge of : - providing technical training to physiotherapy staff - improving the referral system for patients - reinforcing collaboration with surgeons - optimizing data collection Particularities of the post : Short-term mission. Profile sought : Recognized qualification in Physiotherapy essential ; additional background in Education, Public Health or other relevant fields desirable. An experience in a developing country would be an advantage. Essential recruitment criteria : - Experience as physiotherapist (at least 3 years) - Experience in orthopaedic complex cases management - Experience in physiotherapy teaching and on-the-job training - networking and communication skills (spoken and written) Desirable competencies or competencies to be acquired : - Experience in a developing country is an advantage; - Computer skills (Pack Office, Internet etc…) Languages : Excellent written and spoken English, Arabic is a plus Conditions : Volunteer or salaried status, according to experience Volunteer status : 750 or 850€ + allowance, accommodation, medical coverage and insurance Salaried status : 1800 to 2200€ monthly gross salary + benefits Length of mission : 4 months Start date : September 2008 Closing date for applications : 31st August 2008 Please send CV and covering letter asap to : Ref. NC/READJord Handicap International 14, avenue Berthelot 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 Or by email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Source: Marly Revuelta, Assistante GRH Programme, Handicap International ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to Ghulam Nabi Nizamani for circulating these listings via email. regards, prateek agarwal. cell: 09928341197 e-mails: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- you can visit my website for lots of stuff related to visually impaired and others. please go on to www.prateekagarwal.webs.com Join Access India convention: For updates on it visit: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Registration is now open! To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
