Physiotherapist Delegate, Emergency Response Roster

Job title:

Physiotherapist Delegate, Emergency Response Roster

Company

Røde Kors

Job description

About the positionThe Norwegian Red Cross (NoRC) is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers operating in 190 countries. The RCRC Movement’s mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies.Key informationApplication deadline:15.04.2025Employer:Røde KorsTown/city:OsloTitle:Physiotherapist Delegate, Emergency Response RosterPositions:1Full-time/part-time:Full-timeEmployment type:OtherPercentage of full-time:100Webcruiter ID:4946332223Social sharing :Duties and responsibilitiesThe advertisement concerns application for training leading to potential admission to our Emergency Response (ER) roster. It is not for a specific or permanent position within the Norwegian Red Cross.The Norwegian Red Cross maintains a roster of trained specialists (delegates) ready to be deployed with standardized equipment on a short notice in response to international emergencies such as natural disasters, conflicts, heath emergencies or climate-related emergencies. Delegates work closely with the local Red Cross-National Society to provide specific services where local infrastructure is damaged, temporarily out of service, out of reach or insufficient to cope with the needs.Most of the delegates have a full-time job with permission from their employer to take leave of absence without pay if it is requested by NoRC to go on mission. The expected length of availability for a mission is minimum 6 weeks and the delegate are on contract with Norwegian Red Cross and receives salary while on mission, in addition to the other compensations, if applicable.Clinical Emergency Response Unit
NoRC has specialized in ERUs offering immediate medical assistance, health services and public health, as well as psychosocial support and water and sanitation services.NoRC deploys ERUs together with IFRC/ICRC in operations for four months or more to prevent, detect and respond to health needs in emergencies and areas of conflict. Deployable health capacities can support inter-agency health coordination, overall strategic direction for health, implementation of community- and clinic-based health interventions, and provide critical lifesaving services to communities, in support of government health systems and services.The Physiotherapist will be responsble for:

• To establish and manage early rehabilitation services, in collaboration with other health care providers and support workers in an emergency or disaster setting
• Commonly required skills include the rehabilitation of fracture (traction and ex.fix), spinal cord injury (SCI), amputation, brain injury, burns (grafts and flaps), soft tissue injury and nerve injury. While respiratory skills are also likely to be required particularly in responding to floods. It is also important to have skills on splinting, wheelchair prescription, psychological first aid and disability inclusion
• Responsible for managing and maintaining rehabilitation equipment and consumables.

Multi-skilled delegates are essential in supporting roles in an emergency health operation.For further information seePersonal qualities

• Norwegian citizen or valid work permit in Norway
• Candidates must be specialists in their respective fields, possessing a high level of skill and professional experience in their area of work
• Valid license to practice in NorwayMust be working clinically
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).Other languages are an asset (for ex. Spanish, Arabic and French)
• Driving license (class B – manual gearbox)

Other skills:
English work proficiency is required, while knowledge of other languages like French, Spanish, or Arabic is an advantage,.Working ConditionsDifficult and demanding working conditions, due to the nature of an emergency and proximity to disaster and conflict areas. The following conditions are to be expected in the field:

• Very basic living conditions, likely in tents during the entire mission
• Long hours of work in a demanding context with limited resources
• Movement restrictions due to security situation
• Stressful and rapidly changing environment with limited information to make decisions.

Other Important Information:
A. To be accepted onto NoRC’s ERU roster, you must complete our recruitment process (application, interview, reference checks), complete 24 hours of online training and attend the following trainings:
IMPACT (International Mobilization and Preparation for ACTion): The course lasts one week and aims to prepare delegates for international field work with the Red Cross through theory and practical activities.
Hospital Training: The training simulates an emergency response operation with deployments of an Emergency Hospital providing services in accordance with WHO EMT type 2 and public heath teams working together with other sectors such as WASH in a scenario-based training. The training lasts for a week. This is a pass/non-pass training, and delegates will be evaluated by experienced aid workers.
Profile Specific trainings:For some delegate profiles, there are additional or other profile specific trainings.
Once you have completed the necessary training and courses, you will be included in the ER roster and may be contacted by NoRC when there is a deployment request. Please note that participation in these trainings will not be compensated.B. Kindly note that all prospective delegates must be available for at least one deployment per year. Therefore, it is essential to plan and assess work commitments in advance, including obtaining any necessary approvals from current employers before applying.
C. In your application, please include your motivation, availability, relevant professional experience, and background in cross-cultural collaboration and communication (Max. 700 words).
D. Only applications and CVs submitted in English will be considered. Only Relevant candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews. This application’s processing time may be longer than expected.Why should you apply?

• Meaningful: You`ll be a part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.
• Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.
• Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world
• A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.

Norwegian Red Cross striving to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity.
We do a thorough background check on relevant candidate.Address: Hausmanns gate 7, 0186 Oslo, NorwayContactsIntenational HR DepartmentEmail: delegateadmin@redcross.noAbout the employer

Expected salary

Location

Oslo

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:17:09 GMT

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