Occupational Therapist

This is a French NGO with more than 50 local staff and 15 expatriate experts which seeks to implement projects in order to meet the real needs of people and communities who are considered development partners rather than beneficiaries. In collaboration with local authorities the NGO is involved in the areas of support for medical services integrated rural development and inclusion of people with disabilities.

The post holder will help implement a project that aims to strengthen the capacities of local entities (a government association for people with disabilities communities medical services) for the identification and service of people with disabilities and to create a service centre that will offer occupational therapy services over the long term. They will manage a local team for the implementation of the project and maintain close links with the projects governmental and non-governmental partners for concerted and effective action. They will train the team in project management monitoring and evaluation reporting and if necessary in some other area of their expertise relevant to the project such as physical therapy occupational therapy or social work.

The post holder will be trained in occupational therapy physiotherapy or social work and have a minimum of 3 years experience in project and team management. They will be able to share knowledge in a simple and educational way have report writing and budget monitoring skills and will be willing to serve the poorest in a remote province.

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