Job vacancy Physiotherapist

Safe Haven is a foreign NGO based in Siem Reap that serves children with disabilities and their families all over Siem Reap Province. We are looking for a physiotherapist who would enjoy working as part of a strong team to serve children with disabilities and their parents.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organized, interested in developing new skills, and will work well independently and with a team.

Male and female candidates are welcome, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Location : Siem Reap, field-based with some time in the office

Hours : Full time Monday-Friday

Safe Haven will provide:

• Orientation and ongoing training
• Motorbike and laptop to be used while working
• Good salary, gas card during working hours and phone allowance
• Paid holidays and annual leave
• NSSF insurance & pension
• Seniority bonus
• Khmer New Year bonus
• Anniversary bonus
• Ongoing support, supervision, and extensive training
• ACE class if needed

Duties

• Work with children with disabilities and their families at their homes in villages around Siem Reap; primarily field-based with daily travel by motorbike, tuk-tuk, or van.
• Work with Cambodian and foreign colleagues to make assessments, identify and build on children’s and families’ strengths, develop treatment plans and set goals, educate and encourage parents and caregivers, and provide and adapt rehab equipment.
• Recognize when the child needs a home adaptation and discuss with caregivers about child’s safety.

Requirements

• Physiotherapy qualification (new graduates are welcome to apply) and must have flexibility, patience, and enthusiasm for learning new skills
• Able to work independently in the community and also as part of a team
• Interested in working with children with disabilities and their families
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable communicating one-on-one and in small groups, enjoy sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues
• Able to advocate for vulnerable children and families
• Comfortable using Google Docs and Sheets, email, and internet
• Good English skills (spoken and written) and Khmer fluency/literacy