Cheshire Ethiopia Vacancy Fresh Graduates

Cheshire Ethiopia is an Ethiopian Resident Charity and invites qualified applicants for the following post፡-

Cheshire Ethiopia is an independent non-profit making organization who provide orthopedic and social rehabilitation services for children and young people with disabilities in Ethiopia.

The charity was established in 1962 by the grand Children of the late Emperor Haile Selassie and with technical support of Captain Leonard Cheshire. CE is a local independent NGO, staffed by Ethiopians and registered as an Ethiopian Resident Charity, while playing a leading role in physical rehabilitation of person with disability mainly children in Ethiopia.

Position 1: Junior social worker

Qualification

BA in social work or sociology

experience

0 years experience

Under the general supervision of the Senior Social worker ; the Junior Social Worker is responsible for the counseling clients under supervision of the social worker or senior social worker at the rehabilitation center.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attending clinics in rehabilitation centers, Mobile Outreach and CBR projects
Assessing and certifying free service and or cost sharing clients
Assessing and offering advice or counseling clients under supervision of senior or Class two social workers.
Preparing individual service plan for every child admitted to the center
Facilitate admissions and discharges and follow-up care
Report changes in patient condition / treatment to supervising physiotherapist
Collaborate with the rehabilitation team regarding assessment, treatment implementation, outcome and discharge
Record and maintain the patient information in the clinical file
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and privacy of privileged information
Demonstrate empathy and compassion for all patients, regardless of health, age, race, ability ,disability or culture
Involve in awareness, raising training, community, education services.
Taking picture of every child and writing case histories admitted following the progress attained
Writing reports on special events held at the center or project or visits made.
Conduct any related work as requested by his supervisor

Salary: Birr 8,846.00

Duty Station: Cheshire Ethiopia, Menagesha Rehabilitation Center

Position 2: Junior Physiotherapist

Qualification

BSC in physiotherapy and 0 years experience

The Junior Physiotherapist is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment to patients.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers active and passive manual therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water and electrical modality treatments for admitted children and outpatients
Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain using intermittent and static treatment equipment
Instructs, motivates and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as daily living activities
Fits patients for adjusts, and trains patients in use and care for orthopedic braces, prosthesis and supportive devices such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
Meets with physiotherapy unit supervisor and others to exchange, discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs
Gives orientation to new assistant physiotherapists and directs and gives instructions to same
Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, etc.
Keeps records of both admitted and outpatients
Performs any other related duties assigned to him/her by the Physiotherapy unit Supervisor or Technical Coordinator.

Salary: Birr 10,536.00

Other benefits: Birr500 transport and 15000 medical expense coverage per annum.

Location: Dire Dawa

Position 3: Social worker

Qualification

BA in social work or sociology

Experience

2 years experience in social work

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans the daily children counseling session and the Social work activities .
Works in the multidisciplinary clinic Team evaluating cases and developing prescriptions .
Identify Psycho-social skills and physical abilities of children to improve their daily living.
Provide comprehensive therapeutic support through group and individual counseling ,and positive behavioral supports.
Conducts in-depth client assessments including psychological, social, rehabilitation and environmental conditions; uses assessment results to develop and implement a service plan.
Prepares correspondence, case records and written reports as required.
Accessing, identifying and documenting abuse and neglect cases and finding the appropriate services to enhance child welfare.
Involve in event organizing process and report writing
Keeps records of service users with confidentiality.
Furnishes the immediate supervisor with new proposals, ideas and plan for the improvement of the section activities..
Performs any other duties assigned to him/her by his/her immediate supervisor or MRC manager.