Physical Rehabilitation Program Field Officer

General Description:

The Physical Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Field Officer contributes to implementing Physical Rehabilitation activities and agenda under the supervision of the PRP manager. S/he organizes and coordinates with the partner the Physical Rehabilitation services provision for the persons with physical impairment or disabilities which include prosthetic, orthotics, mobility aids and physiotherapy in the south and other regions of Lebanon. S/he is a full member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation which ensures patient centered care and works closely with the ICRC health team. S/he manages and updates patient files and treatment record, coordinates with the different academic institutions and follows up various social inclusion activities. S/he will contribute to the mapping including the updates of PRP and emergency related actors in the South. S/he support the health department to identify a referral system for PRP services users, and S/he conduct a need assessment at the community level. 

Objectives and Tasks:

• Participates in the multidisciplinary consultations for patient assessments and treatment prescriptions with the national clinicians and/or associations. Participates in field trips and links with communities’ level for the PRP outreach activities (eg: EEH, Maarjiyoun Hospital and frontlines…)
• Organizes, coordinates assessments and treatment appointments with national clinicians and associations.
• Promotes active coordination with the physical rehabilitation team and provides technical capacity building to the staff of the supported Physical Rehabilitation Center based on ICRC guidelines.
• Monitors patient’s progresses, and continuity of care planning with respective referral system in the communities’ levels.
• Informs the beneficiary and the caregiver on the importance of the rehabilitation to improve his/her physical situation and the different steps to follow in order to achieve it.
• Updates patient lists and contributes in internal ICRC reporting (including patient management system).
• Ensures the implementation of the ICRC physiotherapy and Ortho-prosthetics standards in collaboration with the respective partners. Contributes to deliver training and coachign based on those guidelines. 
• Supporting Social Inclusion through identification among PRP users and referrals that include para-sport activities, micro-economic initiative, cash transfer program and carrier development program.
• Performs initial evaluation of patient and families for vulnerability in relation to ICRC criteria of admission for physical rehabilitation services. Facilitates, educates and refers relatives of vulnerable patients to understand possibilities of financial coverages through humanitarian actors.
• Asses needs of people with disabilities via field assessment, development of a networking (NGOs hospitals...) and develop and consolidate a system of referral for the PRP beneficiaries. 
• Screens PRP patients in the Area of Responsibility and coordinates with health department at SD when required the referral for the continuum of care.

Emergency Response:

• In emergency (disaster, violence’s, or other situation of conflict), s/he conduct a needs assessment in his area of responsibilities in coordination with the sub-delegation management and the PRP team.
• Is the primary interlocutor of the PRP partner located in the South and other relevant NGOs working in the field of Physical Rehabilitation sector.
• Provides support in distributing mobility aids to the affected population throughout rehabilitation centers, hospitals or directly to the patients at the community level.
• Directly reports any relevant information that prevent access to services for PRP users (health care in danger) to the PRP Manager. 

General Duties:

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

Additional Duties:

• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position.
• Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image.
• Takes responsibility for own professional learning and development.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Years of experience required: 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar field at international/non-governmental organization.

Level of education: Bachelor’s Degree.

Field of education: Physiotherapy. Valid license to practice the profession is a must.

Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English, French is a strong asset.

Computer Literacy: Advanced computer skills in MS Windows and MS Office Suite.

Required Competencies:

• Professional ethics and principled approach: Basic.
• Capacity building: Basic.
• Physiotherapy practice skills: Proficient.
• Stakeholder management: Proficient.
• Production of learning resources: Basic.
• Results and quality focus: Proficient.  

Job Details:

• Job Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
• Working Schedule: Monday till Friday, from 8 Am till 5 Pm.
• Contract Type: Fixed Term, until 31.12.2024 (renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Salary Package: USD 2,037 - 3,518 per month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• Opening: 17.04.2024
• Closing: 24.04.2024