Field Physiotherapist (Emergency Response)

Confidential

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Posted date	21st January, 2026	Last date to apply	22nd January, 2026
Category	Health Care
Position	1

INGO	Field Physiotherapist (Emergency Response)

General mission

The Physiotherapist will support INGO Field emergency response programs by identifying Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) & functional limitations, providing rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT) services, and caregiver education. The position involves direct service delivery, capacity building, and community engagement to promote inclusive access to rehabilitation services. The Physiotherapist will report to the Project Manager/coordinator.

Missions/responsibilities

Mission 1: Functional Rehabilitation

Identify and assess people with disabilities and functional limitations in target communities.
Deliver physiotherapy services to individuals with rehabilitation needs.
Support the selection, fitting, and adjustment of assistive devices, ensuring quality and suitability.
Provide training to people with disabilities and their families on the correct use of assistive devices.
Establish and maintain referral pathways with relevant service providers across health, rehabilitation, and social sectors.
Conduct follow-up visits to monitor progress and ensure effective use of services/devices.

Mission 2: Reporting & Documentation

Coordinate with stakeholders to strengthen rehabilitation referral mechanisms.
Compile and submit monthly reports on rehabilitation activities to supervisors and M&E units.
Maintain accurate client files and regularly update digital and physical databases.
Document lessons learned, case studies, and success stories as required.

Mission 3: Training & Capacity building

Train project staff, community workers, and volunteers on rehabilitation-related topics.
Support cross-sectoral collaboration through referrals and joint activities.
Monitor learning outcomes and incorporate feedback into program practices

Mission 4: Field Management & Community Engagement

Liaise with local partners/authorities, implementing partners, and community stakeholders.
Support social mobilizers/volunteers using participatory approaches.
Promote inclusive community mobilization and awareness-raising on disability and rehabilitation.

Mission 5: Internal & Cross-Sectoral Collaboration

Coordinate with other HI work streams (e.g., Inclusive Education, Protection, MHPSS) to ensure integrated service delivery and case management.
Refer clients to relevant internal teams for complementary services (e.g., psychosocial support, inclusive education, protection services).
Participate in multi-sectoral case conferences and ensure timely feedback to strengthen collaborative approaches.
Contribute to mainstreaming disability inclusion across all project components.

Skills

Language skills

Proficiency in local languages (Balti, Pashto, Sindhi) and working knowledge of Urdu and English (oral and written).
Strong written communication skills for reporting

Professional skills:

	Knows	Practices	Proficient	Expert
Training delivery		√
Communication with the community				√
Quantitative and qualitative data collection	√
Accountability to populations: participatory, non-discriminatory, and responsible approaches				√
Understanding and respect of local cultures				√
Local adaptation of strategies				√
Handling of relevant software (MS Word, Excel, other relevant)			√
Understanding of the refugee crisis and social dynamics following it			√

Emergency preparedness and response skills:

	Knows	Practices	Proficient	Expert
Emergency response		√
Humanitarian monitoring and Emergency Preparedness	√

Other professional skills:

		Knows	Practices	Proficient	Expert
Project Management	Assessment	√
Project Management	Intervention Strategy	√
Project Management	Planning, steering, and coordination		√
Finance	Treasury management	√
Finance	Budget/financial management	√
HR	Organization design	√
HR	Facilitation and/or design of training and skills development programs	√
ISD	Use of the information system in the profession		√
ISD	Information security management		√
ISD	Computer basics		√
SECU	Personal security management		√
Program Management	Public relations/representation / internal-external communication/relations		√
Program Management	Major risk management		√
Program Management	Development & implementation of an operational strategy, including fundraising	√
Inclusion	DGA intersectionality		√
DFI (Direction des Financements institutionnels)	Proposal & narrative report writing	√

Cross-sector skills

	Knows	Practices	Proficient	Expert
Frameworks and references
Office and collaborative tools		√
Stress management		√
Collaborating in a global organization	√

INGO is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities or any limitation, to apply to become a part of the organization.

INGO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Federation Handicap International, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, PSEA (Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Beneficiaries), abuse of authority, and discrimination. INGO also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. - This position involves working with children and women and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks.

INGO is an equal employment opportunities provider. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.