Physios and Occupational Therapists experienced in Emergency context – Response to Gaza Strip Emergency occupied Palestinian territory

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

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JOB CONTEXT:

In 2023 HI has been implementing a mix of humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including a long-term rehabilitation project in Gaza. HI is also the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Platforms in Gaza and in the West Bank (two coordination bodies among all rehabilitation actors in each area).

The new conflict between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has created a major humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Around 50,000 Palestinians have been injured and several thousand among them have suffered from amputations or permanent impairments.

HI has launched some light rehabilitation activities in IDP shelters through trained volunteers and has provided around 1,000 people with assistive devices. HI is planning to scale up substantially its response in the coming months, hiring more local physiotherapist and providing emergency rehabilitation also in hospitals and in homes.

Current sectors of activity: physical rehabilitation, humanitarian mine action, humanitarian logistics, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy. The total number of staff is around 40 + around 70 volunteers.

HI is preparing to deploy Emergency Rehabilitation Professionals (physios or OTs) in the Gaza strip

YOUR MISSION:

As part of the HI team, you will contribute to the implementation of HI mandate and project by providing technical expertise and by ensuring that the quality and impact of the projects concerned are optimized.

As a highly Emergency rehabilitation services experienced professional, your main missions are:

• Recruit and train national physios
• Provide technical support to national physios
• Provide expert training to key personnel in health structures (doctors, nurses, physiotherapists)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Your deployment will only be possible after a ceasefire or a substantial reduction of armed violence, at least in the southern governorate of Rafah, which will be your likely initial destination with short-term stays in Egypt. HI has identified a guesthouse for accommodation of visiting expats and is setting up the appropriate security systems.

Evacuation site in the event of a medical emergency: Cairo, Dubai, Europe. Evacuations from Gaza might be complex and take days.

Egypt: the security is stable in Cairo and in most areas along the Nile and on the Red Sea and Mediterranean costs. There are several opportunities for tourism and social and cultural life in Cairo and other touristic sites.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You hold a degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• You have a significant experience in REHABILITATION EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN CONFLICT-AFFECTED AREA
• You have skills in training, coaching and capacity building.
• You have a strong resistance to stress and can adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Languages: Fluent in English, Arabic is an asset.

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• International contract from 3 weeks to 3 months (according to the needs and your availability)
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2400 € gross/month upon experience
• Per Diem: 703,25 € net/month
• Hardship: 500 € net/month
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year
• Rest & Recuperation: Level 3 Very difficult conditions (5 days every 6 weeks)
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package