PHYSIOTHERAPIST – MOGADISHU Full Time

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Physiotherapist contributes to implementation of physical rehabilitation related activities in accordance with the defined strategy. The job holder is a member of the inter disciplinary rehabilitation team which ensures user-centred care within an ICRC supported structure as well as in outreach activities during emergency and non-emergency situations.

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Promotes best practice in coordination with the physical rehabilitation service providers and is actively involved in service delivery to complex cases
• Collaborates and liaises with all members of the partners rehabilitation team to ensure a multi-disciplinary team approach
• Works together with the rehabilitation technical coordinators of the implementing partners to ensure a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation services
• Works closely with the clinical staff of the implementing partners in the provision of rehabilitation services (P&O services, physiotherapy and wheelchair services including special seating and club foot treatments)
• Provides support for on-boarding training to newly graduated clinical and non-clinical staff such as physiotherapy assistants and rehabilitation therapists
• Undertakes regular visits to the 3 physical rehabilitation centres in Mogadishu, Galkayo and Hargeisa to follow up and monitor progress on established initiatives
• Participates in field visits to areas outside the regular scope of ICRC (PRP) supported rehabilitation centres including Kismayo, Baidoa and Bardere
• Collaborates with Health Field Officers and other members of the health team in the process relating to the continuum of care between hospitals and Primary Health Care (PHC) Centres
• Develops and maintains strong working relations with the other ICRC operational departments (Protection, Cooperation, Water & Habitat and Economic Security) and Somali Red Crescent Society as well as other stakeholders
• Plans and undertakes prison visits at the request of Health in Detention and Protection departments
• Supports in the collection and analysis of monthly data received from the Physical Rehabilitation Centres
• Contributes to the monthly activity reports submitted to the PRP Manager and the Head of Sub Delegation covering the area of responsibility

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor`s Degree in physiotherapy or public health or equivalent qualifications in a related field of study

Professional Experience required

• 4 years’ work experience and up-to-date knowledge
• Teaching experience and skills are strong assets
• Experience in ICRC PRP administrative processes including ICRC’s computerized patient system is an added advantage

Desired profile and skills

• Experience with INGOs, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Team leadership skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent command of written and spoken Somali and English
• Excellent planning and reporting skills
• Computer proficiency especially in MS office suite
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia
• Excellent knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region

Language

• English
• Somali

What we offer

• Challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

Our Values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Additional information

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu
Closing date 24th November 2025

Tagged as: International Committee of the Red Cross, Somalia