WE ARE SEEKING :
ORTHOTIST AND
PROSTHETIST TRAINER
KENYA- DADAAB – 6
MONTH – JANUARY 2008
Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in
the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political
and non-profit making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever
the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to
become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes
in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It
has a network of eight national associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany,
Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial
resources, manages projects and raises awareness of Handicap International’s
actions and campaigns.
Dadaab Refugee Camps, located in Garissa district, are the main
settlement for Somali refugees, with a total population of 170,000 refugees,
with a recent new influx[1] due to the latest
political events and severe drought in the southern parts of Somalia. To date
some basic services have been developed to meet the refugees with disability
needs. Other implementing partners working in Dadaab refugee camps raised a
concern about the critical situation of the refugees with disability and scarce
services provided to them. Therefore, UNHCR solicited Handicap International to
support and contribute to develop initiatives towards disabled refugees in
Dadaab camps. An assessment carried out by HI from in February 2007 defined HI
intervention with focus in two main areas:
To
develop access to adequate rehabilitation services for persons with disability
To
facilitate access to humanitarian aid and community development for persons
with disability
Job
description :
General :
The
O&P Trainer will work to increase the quality and quantity of technical and
mobility aids available to refugees through increasing the skills of the
appropriate staff in the refugee camps and Garissa Hospital.
Specific :
·
Assess
the skill level of the orthopaedic technicians working in the rehabilitation
ward of the Garissa Hospital as well as the level of skill that can be
developed in the given time frame. In the camps Assess the skill level of
technical aids assistants working in the carpentry and leather workshops in the
3 refugee camps as well as the level of skill that can be developed in the
given time frame
Post
constraints :
Living conditions in Dadaab camp (NGO/UNHCR compound) may be challenging (remote area, climate very hot), although facilities are offering minimum of comfort (at least temporary accommodation is likely to be in a tent).
The successful candidate will be expected to move between the camps and Garissa.
Accommodation will be provided for the successful candidate in the CARE compound in one of the refugee camps.
R&R leave of 7 days will be provided every 8 weeks of continuous accommodation within Dadaab.
Employees are expected to work a 40 hour week. Actual work hours are negotiable depending on the specific needs within the camps.
Profile
sought :
Working experience in the training of other in the production and repair of technical and mobility aids (including prosthetics) in resource poor settings
Must be self motivated and able to work under minimal supervision
Desirable Qualities
Working experience in CBR and disability inclusion programs
Good report writing skills
Good skills in communication and interpersonal relationships
Qualifications Required
Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Languages : English mandatory
Somali language skills are a distinct advantage
Remuneration : Volunteer or salaried status based on experience
Volunteer : 750 or 850 euros indemnity/month +
advantages
Salaried : between 1900 and 22150 euros per
month depending on experience + advantages
Length
of Mission : 6 month
Start date : January 2008
Please send cover letter and resume to : Reference
VCOrthoDadKenya1207
HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
14, avenue Berthelot
69361 LYON CEDEX 07
Or by e-mail : recrut08@handicap-international.org
No phone calls please
Swiss residents and citizens, please send your
application to :
HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
11, avenue de Joli-Mont
CH – 1209 GENEVE
Or by e-mail : accueilrh@handicap-international.ch
No phone calls please