Community Based Rehabilitation Assistant (CBR Assistant), Dadaab. at Lutheran World Federation

Lutheran World Federation -Kenya-Djibouti-Somalia Program, is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the positions of Community Based Rehabilitation Assistant (CBR Assistant) in Dadaab Refugee Camp and Reporting to the Community Service Officer.

1. Ensuring the Community Work are in compliance to LWF standards and values for providing quality rehabilitation services to the refugee camps in Dadaab and host community i.e. (The staffs have certificates of good conduct, license for professional practice and have signed the child protection code of conduct)
2. Provision of technical support to staffs in the implementation of rehabilitation activities such as provision of assistive and mobility devices as well as facilitating training on wheelchair repair and maintenance.
3. Coordinating, supporting and monitoring the team of Community Workers to ensure there’s smooth implementation of the different rehabilitation components as per the project documents
4. Supporting in recruitment and induction of new staffs in the rehabilitation program as well as ensuring there is good rapport among the staffs and that the safety of staffs and clients at the rehabilitation centers is ensured.
5. Maintaining and establishing contacts with health centers, schools and work places as well as collaborating with other team members in implementation of project activities to PWDs
6. Support in managing the day to day activities of the rehabilitation program by delegating tasks and responsibilities to the rehabilitation staffs
7. Supervising and monitoring the rehabilitation staffs to ensure they are aware of their roles and responsibilities and meeting regularly with the staffs to review their performance and progress
8. Supported in organizing training programs for the CBR staffs
9. Maintain a constant and efficient flow of information to the staffs
10. Monitoring and ensuring there is proper documentation and record keeping by rehabilitation staffs for tracking progress, accountability and performance
11. Developed and ensured that there are proper and well understood tools for collecting and monitoring information by staffs
12. Ensured that there is proper handling, use and maintenance of equipment’s and appliances at the rehabilitation centers and in the field offices
13. Coordinating and mobilizing resources at the station level for use by the staffs at the rehabilitation centers in the camps
14. Keeping inventory of assets and equipment’s in use by the rehabilitation staffs in the camps
15. Engaging the mid-level therapists and technical community staffs in practical sessions in management of clients with various musculoskeletal disorders and physical injuries at the rehabilitation centers and in Health Institutions e.g. (IRC Hospital) in the camps
16. Recommending relevant trainings for the rehabilitation staffs to improve on their skills and knowledge in disability as they serve persons with disabilities in the camps.
17. Supporting in capacity building staffs and clients/family/caretakers on correct posture, adaptation and environment modification in order to increase client’s participation in daily activities
18. Ensuring there is adherence to the World Health Organization (WHO) Community Based Rehabilitation guidelines for provision of services to persons with disability in emergency settings by staffs as well as the CBR matrix approach in provision of services to persons with disabilities in the camps.
19. Ensuring that stakeholders are involved in each stage of the management cycle and are well informed of accomplishments and new developments in the program
20. Monitoring and implementing project activities together with other team members as per the work plan
21. Contributed in developing concept notes and proposals, implementation also writing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the project
22. Ensuring that the rights based approach, community based approach and the psychosocial approach are incorporated in provision of services to PWDs by the rehabilitation staffs in the camp
23. Ensuring that UN policies on rights of persons with disabilities are integrated in the CBR program in the camp and the rights of persons with disability according to the Kenyan constitution
24. Supporting in creating  awareness in the community on disability issues through campaigns and observing international days for persons with disabilities
25. Supporting and organizing trainings to the community on inclusion and mainstreaming of persons with disabilities in the camps
26. Represented the organization in interagency and sectorial coordination meetings done in the camp along with being a member of the working group for Persons with Specific Needs (PSN) that advocates for the rights of PWDs in the camp

Qualification:

• Bachelors of Science in occupational Therapy, Jomo Kenyatta          
• University of Agriculture and Technology, School of Medicine. Awaiting
• graduation.

2006 – 2009 Diploma in Occup

1. Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Orthopedic from KMTC
2. Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Orthopedic is an added advantage
3. Registered and licensed by a relevant professional body.

Skills and competencies:

1. Good Knowledge of proposal writing and Report writing is a requirement.
2. Working knowledge with Microsoft Office is a requirement
3. Good knowledge of human rights (UN-convention on rights of Pwds)
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.                                      

Relevant Experience:                                     

1. 3 years Minimal Practical Experience.
2. Experience gained working with an International Humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
3. Previous work experience in hardship, marginalized areas or emergency setting
4. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili language both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes:

1. High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
2. Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
3. Excellent communication, time management, organization and presentation skills.
4. A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance