Physiotherapist

BACKGROUND:
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies is a civil, non-profit centre established in Lebanon in 2013, registered under No. 609. Cedar Centre is dedicated to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
Our vision is to see Lebanon as a country that respects the rights of its citizens and residents through democracy, social justice, human rights, and adherence to the rule of law.
At Cedar Centre for Legal Studies, our mission is to serve as a beacon of legal enlightenment and advocacy. We are committed to pursuing justice and aim to elevate the understanding and application of legal principles, fostering a society where the rule of law is a lived reality.
Our work is organized into thematic units, each focusing on specific areas of legal studies through in-depth research, education, and advocacy:
1. Human Rights, Social Justice, and Legal Empowerment Unit.
2. Mediation, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit.
3. Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) and Rehabilitation for Victims of Torture Unit.
4. Comparative Legal Systems and Global Governance Unit.
CCLS regularly follows up on numerous cases of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention and torture in Lebanon in coordination with Lebanese and international organizations, and with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention WGAD and the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture.
CCLS currently has an office near Al Nour Square, Tripoli, Lebanon and is looking to open a new office in Tripoli.
CCLS is aiming to enhance sustainable access to rehabilitation services and justice for Victims of Torture and their relatives in the North of Lebanon.

Duties and Responsibilities:
CCLS is aiming to open a new center in Tripoli providing rehabilitation services for victims of torture.
The Physiotherapist will report directly to the Centre Coordinator.
The main duties include:
•    Assess and diagnose patients’ physical conditions.
•    Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
•    Provide therapeutic exercises and manual therapy.
•    Educate patients on injury prevention and healthy lifestyle practices.
•    Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.

Qualifications and Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or related field.
•    Valid license to practice as a physiotherapist in Lebanon.
•    Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
•    Strong knowledge of physiotherapy techniques and practices.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Fluency in Arabic and English.

Terms of Agreement:
•    The consultant will work on a part-time basis as agreed.
•    The consultant will adhere to the center’s policies and procedures.
•    Confidentiality of patient information must be maintained at all times.

Location:
The Physiotherapist is based in the new office of CCLS in Tripoli, Lebanon.  

Application:
Interested applicants should submit their CV to recruitment@ccls-lebanon.org indicating “Physiotherapist” in the subject of the email by 29 November 2024.
The interview process will be ongoing, and might end upon receiving a qualified candidate for the position.