Functional Rehabilitation Officer (Physiotherapist) – Humanity & Inclusion (HI)

Job Summary

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is seeking a Functional Rehabilitation Officer (Physiotherapist) to support its Education Cannot Wait (MYRP-II) Inclusive Education project in the Somali Region.

The position will lead physical and functional rehabilitation activities for children with disabilities and functional difficulties affecting education participation. The officer will conduct assessments, provide child-centred physiotherapy, develop individualized rehabilitation plans, support caregivers and teachers, coordinate referrals, and contribute to assistive technology and disability-inclusive education activities.

The role involves frequent travel to schools, communities, health and rehabilitation facilities, and other project locations.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Rehabilitation

• Identify and screen children with disabilities and functional difficulties.
• Conduct physical and functional assessments and identify rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation goals and intervention plans.
• Provide child-centred physiotherapy focused on mobility, balance, strength, posture, coordination, endurance, and independence.
• Guide caregivers on home-based exercises, positioning, and functional activities.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Refer children requiring specialized rehabilitation, medical, surgical, or assistive technology services and follow up on referrals.

Family & Community Engagement

• Educate parents and caregivers about children's rehabilitation needs.
• Conduct home visits and demonstrate appropriate home-based activities.
• Work with community rehabilitation workers to ensure continuity of care.
• Support community awareness on disability, rehabilitation, inclusion, and children's rights.

Capacity Building

• Identify training needs among teachers, caregivers, community workers, and rehabilitation staff.
• Provide practical training on mobility, positioning, transfers, rehabilitation exercises, and prevention of secondary complications.
• Coach and mentor project staff and partners.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and inclusive education training materials.

Assistive Technology

• Assess children's assistive product needs.
• Support selection, fitting, training, and follow-up of mobility and other assistive products within the physiotherapy scope.
• Identify repair, replacement, or modification needs.
• Contribute to school accessibility and environmental assessments.

Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate and confidential rehabilitation records.
• Use HI rehabilitation and project monitoring tools.
• Contribute to project databases and indicators.
• Prepare technical/activity reports and document good practices and lessons learned.
• Ensure services comply with professional standards and HI technical guidance.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

• Follow HI safeguarding, child protection, PSEA, confidentiality, and other organizational policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and report safeguarding concerns through established procedures.
• Promote dignity, rights, participation, accessibility, and non-discrimination of children with disabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

🎓 Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.
• Valid professional registration/licensing in Ethiopia, where applicable.

📚 Additional Training – Advantage:

• Pediatric rehabilitation
• Disability inclusion
• Community-based rehabilitation
• Assistive technology
• Inclusive education

💼 Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of professional physiotherapy experience.
• Significant experience working with children is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in pediatric/developmental rehabilitation.
• Experience in community-, home-, or school-based rehabilitation.
• Experience supporting children with physical disabilities, developmental delays, and functional difficulties.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in disability inclusion or inclusive education is strongly preferred.
• NGO, humanitarian, or development experience is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of pediatric physiotherapy and functional rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of child development, mobility, positioning, transfers, and assistive products.
• Understanding of disability inclusion, accessibility, and reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to conduct functional assessments and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Strong training, coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Good communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently to field locations.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and professional integrity.

Working Environment

The position requires frequent travel across the Somali Region, including visits to schools, communities, health and rehabilitation facilities, and other project locations, including challenging field environments.

The officer will work closely with Inclusive Education Officers, Rehabilitation Specialists, Prosthetists/Orthotists, social and protection staff, community rehabilitation workers, teachers, education authorities, health and rehabilitation providers, families, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, and HI partners.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume/CV via email.

📧 Email:recruitment@ethiopia.hi.org

Email subject must be exactly:
Functional Rehabilitation Officer (Physiotherapist)

⏰ Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

⚠️ HI states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written exam or interview. Phone calls and email requests regarding the recruitment process will not be accepted.

HI particularly encourages women and persons with disabilities who meet the requirements to apply.