Physiotherapist at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an International Private non-governmental, non-profit, humanitarian organization created in 1971. We offer medical assistance to population in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. Médecins Sans Frontières observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and demands full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions. MSF works in over 70 countries globally and has been working continuously in Nigeria since 1996. Médecins Sans Frontières West and Central Africa -(MSF-WaCA) is currently operating in 5 countries of Africa. In Nigeria we are present in two states: Cross river (Southern part of the country) and Kano (Northern part of the country).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Location: Katsina
Job type: Contract (208 working hours per month)

Job Description

• Assess patient's physical capacities, using different procedures (e.g. functional capacity tests) to set up treatment objectives with the patient and therefore improve patient's health and wellbeing. 
• Elaborate and implement physiotherapy programs, including physiotherapy exercises, manipulations, massages, education, utilization of physiotherapy devices and orthopedic equipment, educating and advising patients and their careers on how to prevent and/or improve conditions, to accelerate and improve activity results.
• Trains patients and Hospital staff on how to avoid injury to create preventive behaviors.
• Actively monitor and report physiotherapy activities (correctly filling in patient files, forms, statistics, and reports) to improve quality service, preserving patient’s data
• traceability. 
• Take care of physiotherapy equipment, managing the stock, making orders according to activity and cleaning up the equipment, in order to ensure its continuous availability and quality of service. 
• Report to the activity supervisor any problem arising in the service, especially the loss/ robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines in order to implement the appropriate measures. 
• Provide orthopedic treatment and prevention in malnutrition
• Assess malnourished patients to determine their neuromotor status 
• Implement neuromotor exercises using games
• Lead group stimulation sessions
• Support caregivers' ability to care for their child's development 
• Organize activities/information sessions on supporting children's development

Requirements

• Education Essential, Physiotherapist official degree.
• Experience Essential, Experiences with pediatric population.
• Knowledge Essential computer literacy (word, excel)
• Languages Hausa and English languages essential. 
• Mission language is desirable

Competencies:

• Results and quality awareness
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Flexible behavior
• Adherence to MSF principles
• Attracted to work with pediatric patients
• Great communication with patient families
• Curiosity and imagination.

Remuneration

• According to MSF salary scale plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.

Application Closing Date
12th April 2025 (4:00pm)