Physiotherapist

Job Summary:

As a Senior Physiotherapist specializing in Paediatric Physiotherapy, the individual will be responsible for providing expert care to children with special needs. They will play a pivotal role in assessing, planning, and implementing personalized rehabilitation programs that address the specific requirements of each child.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Program Management & Leadership

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  Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of early intervention programs in alignment with organizational goals and project objectives.
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  Oversee the case review and goal-setting processes for children, ensuring services are tailored to their developmental needs.
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  Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team including therapists, field coordinators, and community workers.
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  Design and implement intervention strategies based on assessment findings and severity levels.

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  Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

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  Develop frameworks to monitor child progress, program effectiveness, and service quality.
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  Ensure accurate documentation, data analysis, and timely reporting to donors, management, and other stakeholders.
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  Facilitate regular review meetings, case conferences, and capacity-building workshops for staff.

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  Stakeholder & Community Engagement

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  Build partnerships with healthcare providers, government departments and local NGOs for program integration and referrals.

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  Budget & Resource Management

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  Prepare and manage project budgets in collaboration with the finance team.
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  Ensure optimal use of resources and identify needs for capacity enhancement or material development.

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  Research and Development

Knowledge of current research and advancements in Paediatric Rehabilitation to continuously improve clinical practice. Participate in research projects, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.

Accountability:

• Report directly to the Manager - EI regarding the progress, challenges, and developments within programs.
  
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals, budget management, and operational protocols for the programs.
  
• Ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and full compliance with the organization’s standards and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
  
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in early intervention or disability services
  
• Strong understanding of child development, disability inclusion, and rights-based approaches.
  
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and community-based models.
  
• Excellent communication, project management, and documentation skills.
  
• Fluency in Kannada/local language and English.
  
• Willing to Travel across the project geography

Preferred Skills:

• Including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  
• Knowledge of government schemes and entitlements related to child disability and development.
  
• Training or certification in early childhood intervention tools or frameworks.

Familiarity with digital tools for case management and reporting

Working Conditions:

• Office – Primarily works in the office, but it might involve field visits also
  

• Work hours – 9 am to 6 pm
  
• Travel expectations – It can involve travelling to community occasionally

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