Location: Rehabilitation Centre – Shire, Ethiopia 

The Physiotherapist is responsible for evaluating disabilities and providing comprehensive physiotherapy care to patients with limb amputations, both pre- and post-surgery. The role includes counseling, rehabilitation planning, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal recovery and reintegration.

The Physiotherapist’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Patient Assessment & Disability Evaluation
  Conduct thorough evaluations of patients’ physical condition, focusing on amputee-specific needs (musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory).

• Treatment Planning & Implementation
  Develop and deliver individualized physiotherapy programs, including gait training, prosthetic adaptation, and functional exercises.

• Pre and Post-Operative Counseling
  Advise amputees on proper bandaging, stump hygiene and exercises to prepare for and recover from surgery.

• Group & Individual Sessions
  Organize and lead exercise sessions tailored to the type of disability, including aerobic and strengthening activities.

• Prosthetic Coordination
  Collaborate with orthopedic technicians for casting and prosthesis fitting. Ensure proper use and maintenance of orthopedic devices.

• Referral Management
  Refer patients to orthopedic surgeons for stump revision or further investigation when necessary. Coordinate patient registration with the orthopedic office.

• Admissions & Documentation
  Manage patient admissions under supervision. Ensure documentation/record keeping is accurate and physio chart is properly filled, maintaining confidentially of information.

• Provision of Walking Aids
  Ensure patients receive appropriate walking aids and other rehabilitation equipment. Educate patients, family members, and caregivers to continue doing exercises after the discharge.

• Team Collaboration
  Work closely with healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.

• Hygiene & Safety
  Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of physiotherapy materials. Promote an environment that enables patient’s safety, independence, quality of life, and health by implementing all necessary actions.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent qualification).

• Language:
  Good command of English, Tigrinya and Amaric

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in amputee rehabilitation, including prosthetic training and gait re-education.

• Ability to perform casts, POP, and slabs when necessary.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to handle emotionally challenging situations.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Patience and motivational attitude to support long-term treatment plans.

• High levels of empathy, ensuring patient-centered care with dignity and respect.

• Problem-solving skills to adapt treatment plans for optimal outcomes.

How To Apply

Please send your updated CV and a motivation letter to recruitment.ethiopia@emergency.it , indicating “Physiotherapist – Ethiopia” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Requirements The successful candidate should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification. Good command of English, Tigrinya, and Amharic is also required. The candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of physiotherapy practices, patient care, rehabilitation, and therapeutic procedures, along with strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, and problem-solving skills. How to Apply Please send your updated CV and a motivation letter to recruitment.ethiopia@emergency.it