Physiotherapist 2 (800252)

International Committee of the Red Cross; Chenalhó; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A humanitarian organization is seeking a Physiotherapist to provide essential physiotherapy services in collaboration with local teams. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing rehabilitation programs, and training local staff. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in physiotherapy, with fluency in English and relevant experience in conflict or low-resource contexts. The contract is for a full-time position based in Chiapas, Mexico with a commitment to humanitarian values.

Formación

• Minimum of 3 years of university studies in physiotherapy.
• 3-5 years' postgraduate experience in physiotherapy.
• Experience with INGOs or in multicultural contexts is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Assess physiotherapy needs of patients in collaboration with the medical team.
• Implement and evaluate physiotherapy programs according to ICRC standards.
• Supervise MoH physiotherapists during duty.

Conocimientos

Fluent command of English

Teaching experience

Computer literacy

Educación

Degree in physiotherapy

Relevant additional degrees

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Physiotherapist is a full member of the interdisciplinary hospital team which ensures patient-centred care within an ICRC run structure during emergency and non-emergency situations. S/he is responsible for physiotherapy activities in the hospital in collaboration with the ICRC and MoH medical, surgical and nursing team and hospital management as well as the local MoH physiotherapy team. S/He is responsible for promoting and maintaining the quality of these services and in supporting and training of MoH staff together with and/or the mobile physiotherapist/global hospital physiotherapists. The Physiotherapist works closely with the SMO and ICRC and MoH surgical team to promote quality physiotherapy initiatives such as early post operative mobilisation, functional movement of post-operative patients, fracture immobilisation, burns care, traction care and pressure area care and any other quality initiative deemed appropriate by the SMO/surgeon in relation to post reconstructive surgical care. S/he is familiar with the ICRC physiotherapy protocols, and in maintaining the ICRC physiotherapy standards. S/he also responsible to coordinate with PRP and other physiotherapy service within the area to support the continuum of care. S/he works within the guidelines of the ICRC Strategic Plan and, where appropriate find a suitable trainer to work with to continue to train local staff.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Assess the physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation needs of patients in collaboration with the medical team;
• Develop and implement a program of physiotherapy which is evaluated and amended as appropriate and which is consistent with the surgeon’s prescriptions;
• Carry out early physiotherapy and rehabilitation independently in accordance to ICRC standards for fracture (traction and ex.fix), spinal cord injury (SCI), amputation, brain injury, burns (grafts and flaps), soft tissue injury, nerve injury, respiratory cases etc.
• Ensure that Perkins’ traction management and Plaster of Paris (splints and circular casts) are following existing guidelines and protocols;
• Organize the adequate provision and correct use of physiotherapy supplies and equipment in the ICRC wards, including different types of assistive devices making them available from local or international markets;
• Insure the supervision and coaching and on the job training of the MoH physiotherapists during their duty in the ICRC wards;
• Assess the needs of more specific trainings related to the case-type and to the context (based on the existing PT hospital documents);
• Liaise with the MoH/local physical rehabilitation Unit about all technical related matters;
• Identify, evaluate and map the different and existing rehabilitation actors and relevant post hospital care providers in the context;
• Establish a follow-up and referral mechanism of the patients from and to the post-hospital care providers available in the context, including the prosthetic/orthopedic devices provider when available;
• Participate to the ICRC reporting (e.g. MAD, PT Standards) accordingly;
• Liaise with the ICRC hospital PT group and global hospital PT and participate to the regular skype meetings;
• If time, contribute to the development of guidelines and protocols for hospital physiotherapy.

Desired profile and skills

Certifications / Education required

• Degree in physiotherapy (Bachelor's or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of university studies) and a valid license to practice.
• Relevant additional degrees (e.g. public health, acute hospital or rehabilitation techniques) an asset.
• Fluent command of English as well as local language(s).
• Computer literacy

Professional Experience required

• 3-5 years' postgraduate experience and up-to-date knowledge.
• Teaching experience and skills are strong assets.
• Experience with INGOs, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and/or multicultural or low-resource contexts are strong assets.

Additional information

• Type of role: Resident
• Working rate: Full-time
• Starting date: November 2025
• Location: Gaza (GAZ)
• Job level: B2 (B2)
• Length of assignment: 12 months fixed-term contract
• Application deadline: 07/10/2025

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Reports to (role)

• Senior Medical Officer/ Global Hospital physiotherapist.

Scope & impact

• Remit: local, hospital or physical rehabilitation center or other ICRC supported structures (e.g. places of detention).
• Contributes to financial monitoring of the costs involved in the project and activities supported (the Physical Rehabilitation Project Manager or Hospital ProjectManager bears the financial responsibility).
• May manage/supervise a team of up to 5 physiotherapists1 or assistants.

Relationships

• Internally interacts with the Senior Medical Officer, Hospital Project Manager and PRP Manager and other relevant Personnel)
• Externally interacts with local (health) authorities (NGO/UN representatives, professional associations, disabled people’ s organizations and local partner staff.