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We urgently need experienced physiotherapists to work in countries such as Ghana, The Gambia, Malawi, Nigeria and Papua New Guinea. You'll support people with disabilities to exercise their rights and to promote their full inclusion and participation as equal members of their families and communities.
Necessary qualifications and experience
You'll be a registered physiotherapist with at least 3-5 years' experience. The majority of our placements require training and management skills as well as specialised experience in an area such as paediactrics or mental health. Previous experience of working in a community setting is also highly desirable.
Types of opportunity available
Placements range from hospital-based jobs to setting up community-based rehabilitation programmes. Many physiotherapy placements focus on physical disability (e.g. cerebral palsy) in both adults and children. There is also some work in mental health. Physios are involved in hands-on clinical work, training local staff and developing the physiotherapy unit.
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If you're an experienced health professional and would like to find out more about volunteering with VSO, come along to our information day in early 2009. You'll hear from returned volunteers and learn more about the volunteering opportunities available in your profession.
Physiotherapist - Ghana As a Physiotherapist at New Horizon Special School you'll support children with cerebral palsy to participate in school activities. Familiarity with Bobath or neurodevelopmental therapy approaches would be useful for this placement. Read the full job description:
Physiotherapist in Papua New Guinea You'll build up a newly-established hospital physiotherapy department, providing vital services for disabled people in this remote Pacific region.
Regional Physiotherapist in Namibia The Ministry of Health and Social Services is looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to support their community rehabilitation programme. You'll develop training sessions and raise awareness of disability amongst local staff and the community.
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