Physiotherapist

Purpose:

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 Bekaa 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 records, 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 Bekaa. S/he supports the health department to identify a referral system for PRP services users, and s/he conducts a need assessment at the community level.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities:

• 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: Hermel, Baalbek and other areas…)
• Organizes, coordinates assessments and treatment appointments with national clinicians and associations
• Helps promote best practice in 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.
• 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 coaching based on those guidelines.
• Supporting Social Inclusion through identification among PRP users and referrals that include para-sport activities and career development program.
• *Performs initial evaluation of patient and families for vulnerability in relation to ICRC criteria of admission for physical rehabilitation services.
• 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.

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 in situation of violence or disasters
• Maintains and respects standard communication lines particularly in emergency situations

Certifications / Education required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in physiotherapy and a valid license to practice in Lebanon.
• Relevant additional degrees (e.g. public health, acute hospital or rehabilitation techniques) an asset.

Professional Experience required:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar field, experience with INGOs, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are strong assets.
• Computer Literacy

Competencies:

• Leadership: Proficient
• Accountability: Advanced
• People management: Basic
• Teamwork & collaboration: Advanced
• Representing ICRC: Proficient
• Beneficiary & client focus: Advanced
• Professional Ethics and Principled Approach: Basic
• Capacity building: Basic
• Physiotherapy Practice Skills: Proficient
• Stakeholder management: Basic
• Production of learning resources: Basic
• Results and Quality Focus: Basic

Language:

• Arabic: Native.
• English: Full professional working.

What we offer:

• Salary Package: 2’041 – 2’981 USD/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).
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional Information:

• Location : Beirut

• Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.

• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 6 Months (Renewable based on performance and need for position).

• Estimated start date: ASAP

• Application deadline: Jan 21,2026