Physiotherapists or occupational therapists specialized in Emergency Rehab Care

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 

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.

Missions

HI is hiring Emergency Physios and Occupational Therapists for Gaza Strip programs to provide technical expertise end ensure quality and impact of rehab services:

• 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 will be deployed in the southern governorate of Rafah and will do 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. 

• You hold a degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• You have an extensive 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 are able to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Languages: Fluent in English, Arabic is an asset

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 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 2450 € gross/month upon experience  
• Per Diem: 775,24 € net/month 

• Hardship: 500 € net/month 
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year 
• Rest & Recuperation: Level 3 Very difficult conditions (5 days every 8 weeks) 
• Position: unaccompanied 
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI 

If you are resident in the country: local package