About CVT:

The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma rehabilitative services to survivors of gross human rights abuses, including torture, and works toward a future in which gross human rights violations cease to exist and victims have hope for a new life. We are headquartered in Minnesota, USA with offices in Africa and the Middle East. We work locally, nationally, and internationally through programs that provide trauma rehabilitative services, conduct technical assistance and capacity building to human rights activists, civil society organizations, and local service providers around the world who can prevent and treat gross human rights abuses, and advocate for human rights and an end to gross human rights violations.

General Description of Role

To provide physiotherapy services in Nguenyyiel refugee camp, Gambella to individuals, groups, and communities to recover from physical difficulties resulting from the effects of torture and war trauma, and enable them to rebuild their lives and their communities. The position will be based in CVT Nguenyyiel camp and surrounding areas, Gameblla.

Job Responsibilities

This is a full-time position based in Nguenyyiel camp and surrounding areas, Gambella, Ethiopia. Travel to additional CVT field centers as necessary. The position holders will report to the Physiotherapist/Trainers clinically, and to the Area Manager administratively. 

Physiotherapist will have the following major duties and responsibilities among others:

Essential functions include (but are not limited to):

• Attend, participate in, and utilize material covered in intensive initial and ongoing trainings.

• Provide Trauma Informed physiotherapy services to Refugees, IDPs and host communities. 

• Provide assessment, individual and group physiotherapy sessions as assigned by the Physiotherapist/Trainer

• Complete quarterly reports, progress notes, and treatment plans on time.

• Sensitize, solve problems, dialogue and mediate with the wider population about issues of war, torture, trauma and SGBV. 

• Expected to become proficient with CVT’s data collection tools, conduct and submit assessments and reports on time and accurate manner. 

• Work closely with the database staff to ensure quality reporting. 

• Act as cultural and linguistic interpreter, providing interpretation between clients and other CVT staff members and assist with translating written material when needed.

• Take responsibility for maintaining professional development by keeping up to date with evidence-based practice for managing CVT clients.

• Assist in the daily clinical operations to ensure clients are given appointments in a timely manner, group work activities and room designation is scheduled and coordinated fairly, equipment is shared and organized appropriately and follow other CVT client procedures.

• Assist in designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of external trainings for numerous target groups.

•  Ensure the cleanliness of treatment spaces and equipment used with clients as well as maintain a clean, professional appearance.

• Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations in Nguenyyiel Gambella and liaise with other stakeholders and partner organizations as deemed necessary. 

• Engage in quality self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions. 

• Maintain up- to- date clinical records and statistical data and ensure that all required documentation is completed and stored in a timely and professional manner.

• Ensure that all work with clients observes CVT’s confidentiality policies and that ethical practices are observed at all times and are in accordance with the World Physiotherapy standards.

• Ensure the cleanliness of treatment spaces and equipment used with clients as well as maintain a clean, professional appearance.

• Attend all regularly scheduled trainings and meetings necessary for professional development and team coordination and upon request.

• Assist with any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Physiotherapist/Trainer. 

• This profile can be modified to adapt it to the project context in light of the project needs 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisor:   Physiotherapist/Trainer clinically, and to the Area Manager administratively. 

Location: Nguenyyiel camp and surrounding areas, Gameblla. Travel to additional CVT field centers as necessary.

Duration: Three (3) Months

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy 

• Must have one-year experience in similar settings in an international NGO (working with children experience desirable). 

• Must be fluent in English, ability to communicate orally and in writing in Nuer, Anyuak, and/or Amharic a significant plus. 

• Strong administrative skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including empathic listening. 

• Ability to communicate in a highly professional manner with clients, community members, colleagues, and professional partners 

• Able to work independently, self-motivated 

• Ability to meet deadlines 

• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills 

• Able to maintain confidentiality 

• Good team player: able to take direction and work collaboratively with others 

• Result oriented 

• Flexible and able to adapt to change 

• Very good level of self-organization 

• Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all Computer skills highly desirable 

• Has current practice license by Ethiopian physiotherapist association

General conditions

Maintain neutrality regarding any sensitive issues such as religion, ethnicity, disability, minority or political affiliation.

Strong commitment to serve beneficiaries of CVT’s project regardless their religion, gender, minority affiliation or ethnic/political background.

Is strictly committed to respect CVT’s confidentiality policy and refrain from using any information that s/he will know about a client outside of CVT.

Will not approach (potential) beneficiaries for their involvement in non-CVT activities without prior approval of CVT supervisor.

Keep absolute confidentiality on all information managed. Obligated to report any information to the supervisor when the security of CVT staff and/or of CVT beneficiary might become an issue.

This job profile can be adapted and changed according to the evolution of CVT activities.

Terms of employment: The contract is effective from 1st June 2024 through August 31, 2024 for three months (60 business days of probationary period) with a possibility of continuation depending on funding availability and performance.

How to Apply

Please write an English letter of application stating clearly, what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience are relevant to the post. Include a copy of your CV, application letter, and the names and contact information of three references. Do not bring original documents, as these will not be returned to you. Submitting false information will result in your application being disqualified. 

Please submit applications with the subject title “Physiotherapist Position Application [Your Name]”: 

Addis, Gambella and Tigray: please apply in CVT Addis, Gambella, Shire or Debark Offices.

Please e-mail applications to cvtethr@cvt.org and RGach@cvt.org E-mails with attachments should not exceed a total of 1MB.  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written exam and interview. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.  

Closing date for applications: 29th May 2024 before 5:00pm 

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

CVT has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).