Pakistan Assistive Technology (AT) Focal Point Consultant

Position Summary

Momentum Wheels for Humanity seeks an AT Focal Point Consultant to support the USAID – funded project, Learning, Acting and Building for Rehabilitation in Health. Systems (ReLAB-HS).This individual will provide technical and advisory support to the ReLAB-HS Pakistan country office to implement Momentum’s assistive technology activities. Primary functions of the AT Focal Point include supporting the country team’s technical staff, relevant consultants, and key stakeholders in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development, and administration of AT activities in Swat and Jamshoro network of care (approximately 25% travel). Only candidates with work authorization in Pakistan will be considered; relocation benefits will not be provided.

About ReLAB-HS

Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Learning, Acting and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems (ReLAB-HS) is a global project that will support the development of health systems that are responsive to the growing needs for rehabilitation within populations. It seeks to co-design and implement innovative, comprehensive, cost-effective interventions that strengthen health systems for provision of rehabilitation, including assistive technology. ReLAB-HS will focus on integrating rehabilitation and assistive technology services across all levels of care within health systems. The ReLAB-HS consortium comprises six international partners with expertise in health systems, implementation science, and delivery innovations.

The five-year program will work globally and initially concentrate on a number of low- and middle-income countries affected by conflict, with varying levels of rehabilitation needs and infrastructure. ReLAB-HS presents a genuine opportunity to provide real improvements in the quality of life, functionality and independence for many people through simple interventions at the primary care level, and the use of technology to bring rehabilitation further into community settings.

About Momentum Wheels for Humanity

Since 1996, Momentum Wheels for Humanity has increased access to mobility and improved quality of life for children, teens, and adults with physical disabilities in more than 50 low- and middle-income countries. We build and strengthen rehabilitation services within health systems through training and capacity building, policy and standards development, and supply and distribution of wheelchairs and other life-changing equipment. For more information, visit https://momentum4humanity.org/.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to Momentum’s Global Advisor on Assistive Technology and will closely coordinate with the ReLAB-HS Country Coordinator and the Rehabilitation Advisor, the AT Focal point will have the following technical advising and project management responsibilities:

• Lead on the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development, and administration of Momentum’s AT activities in Swat’s network of care. Key AT activities will include:
  • • Identification and engagement of AT stakeholders in Swat’s network of care
      – Develop rehabilitation and AT service model and establish AT and rehabilitation referral mechanisms in the Swat network of care
      – Develop the AT workforce capacity-building plan and conduct AT service training
      – Conduct roadshows for AT awareness raising and product familiarization
      – Conduct national procurement training using WHO/UNICEF procurement manual
• Ensure the technical integrity of all rehabilitation and AT project activities implemented by Momentum in Swat network of care.
• Guide engagement with national stakeholders, including the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Health Ministry and other actors as it relates to assigned project activities
• Support the development of the project work plan and contribute to the annual work planning process; flag any work plan modifications that may be required and participate in revisions
• Coordinate with the AT Focal Points in other ReLAB-HS learning countries and extract lessons learned to inform Momentum’s programming in Pakistan and the Swat and Jamshoro network of care
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and/or ad hoc donor and internal reports, ensuring that reporting is accurate and timely
• Represent MWH as needed in relevant meetings and other strategic bilateral or multilateral coordination meetings
• Attend or represent MWH as needed in meetings with government and other local stakeholders as needed
• Participate in weekly ReLAB-HS country team meetings and any other internal country meetings as recommended by country coordinator and/or country Rehab and AT technical coordinator
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of MWH

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the rehabilitation field, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, or master`s degree in health policy, global health, or health system and/or in relevant field of study
• At least 5 years’ experience in physiotherapy or occupational therapy services within an international development context
• Experience working with national governmental agencies, international NGOs, and multilateral organizations
• Experience, general awareness and understanding of assistive devices and assistive technology
• Demonstrated experience working on large institutional grants and complex programs
• Familiarity with national health systems for rehabilitation services
• Proven ability to develop and manage stakeholder relationships
• Proven experience taking initiative in finding solutions to complex challenges
• Excellent skills in evaluation, reporting, and coordination
• Ability to work well independently and with a team
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with good organization and prioritization skills
• Written and spoken fluency in Pashtu is an asset
• Excellent written and spoken fluency in English