About Islamic Relief Worldwide

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

The Physiotherapist Intern will work under professional supervision to provide rehabilitative care to patients with movement disorders, injuries, or disabilities. This practical training will develop competencies in assessment, therapeutic techniques, and patient education while adhering to Afghanistan's healthcare standards and rehabilitation protocols.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating patients' physical conditions (range of motion, strength, mobility)
• Implement treatment plans under supervision (exercises, manual therapy, modalities)
• Document patient progress and report to supervising physiotherapist
• Conduct basic therapeutic exercises and stretching routines
• Assist with electrotherapy, heat/cold therapy, and traction
• Support post-operative rehabilitation (fractures, joint replacements)
• Help with neurological rehabilitation (stroke, cerebral palsy)
• Assist pediatric physiotherapy (developmental delays)
• Provide support in musculoskeletal injury management
• Instructing home exercise programs
• Provide posture and ergonomic guidance
• Maintain therapy equipment and treatment areas
• Assist in inventory management of rehabilitation supplies

Job Requirements

• Education: Recent graduate from a recognized Physiotherapy program (Diploma/Bachelor's)
• Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of Anatomy and kinesiology
• Basic manual therapy techniques
• Understanding of common musculoskeletal conditions
• Capable of assisting patients with mobility
• Stamina for prolonged standing/demonstrations

Experience:

• Fresh graduate with no experience

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:

https://jobs.af/jobs/phsiotherapy-intern-shifa-e-azim-hospital

The closing date for accepting applications is 30 May 2025

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test

Note: The written test/interview will be on rolling basis due to the urgent need of the position the written test/ interview may take place before the closing date of the post/s.

Functional Area

Internships

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Nangarhar

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