DRC Protection Officer (Prosthetics and Orthotics) Jobs in Tanzania
Overall purpose of the role:
Protection Officer (Prosthetics and Orthotics) is responsible for formulating a coordinated, comprehensive plan for individuals who need long-term functional rehabilitation care supervision as well as potential additional basic needs.
Tasks and responsibilities of the position
Program Responsibilities
Lead the identification and assessment of people with mobility challenges and register them for support.
Provide technical support to Rehabilitation and protection teams,
Fabricate and install simple home adaptations including assessment of mobility devices in the camps in the homestead of Persons with specific needs to ensure improvement of function and independence.
Conduct regular follow-up and monitoring visits to home bound PSNs to ensure the fabricated assistive devices are used according to the intended course.
Supervise the CBIR rehabilitation workshops and ensure the provisional of assistive devices to PSN are done according to the procedure.
Repair and maintain the assistive devices from the PSN.
Lead and participate in recreational activities and sports events for PSN and in collaboration with the physiotherapist organize and recommend the environmental and disability-friendly activities for PSN.
Develop and reinforce relationships with international and local non-governmental organizations, community focal points, and any other stakeholders to improve access to services.
Maintain proper documentation and Referral Mechanisms and efficient Case management: and support in data Analysis and reporting.
Provide weekly and monthly reports for DRC and donors.
Any other duties assigned by your supervisor.
Data collection and reporting
With support from the Integrated Team Leader track indicators, maintain, update, and provide analysis of the progress program.
With support from the Integrated Protection Team leader, prepare and submit timely and quality weekly, monthly, quality, and other donor reports as per the donor requirements. Accountable for meeting reporting deadlines.
Program management
With the support and supervision of the Integrated Team Leader she will do the planning; be accountable for developing and maintaining work plans, spending, and procurement plans, tracking expenditures, and ensuring all activities are well organized and spending is allocated according to DRC and donor compliance and regulations.
Build the knowledge and skills of PSN outreach incentive social workers and community-based groups to be able to assess, document, and report for the implementation.
Logistics Duties
Take care of equipment and supplies for the job
Ensure working equipment is in good condition and replenish/repairs when out of order
Reports immediately any security incidence/issue detected in the DRC premises
Experience and technical competencies:
2 years’ experience in the refugee response with hands-on service delivery to PSN
Member of the National Association of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
Excellent technical understanding of rehabilitation or occupational therapy services
Able to coach, mentor, and train staff to undertake CBR services.
Knowledge of Monitoring and evaluation
Good Computer knowledge
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Able to operate in extremely harsh living and working environments.
Ability to travel as necessary and work under pressure and to short deadlines.
Education:
A Degree in Prosthetics and orthotics, from a recognized institution /University
Languages: English (spoken and written – very good Kiha (spoken – good) – preferable
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; DRC Protection Officer (Prosthetics and Orthotics) Jobs in Tanzania
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