Job Description

Job Summary:
As a Senior Physiotherapist specializing in Paediatric Physiotherapy, the individual will be responsible for providing expert care to children with special needs. They will play a pivotal role in assessing, planning, and implementing personalized rehabilitation programs that address the specific requirements of each child.
Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management & Leadership

Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of early intervention programs in alignment with organizational goals and project objectives.
Oversee the case review and goal-setting processes for children, ensuring services are tailored to their developmental needs.
Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team including therapists, field coordinators, and community workers.
Design and implement intervention strategies based on assessment findings and severity levels.

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Develop frameworks to monitor child progress, program effectiveness, and service quality.
Ensure accurate documentation, data analysis, and timely reporting to donors, management, and other stakeholders.
Facilitate regular review meetings, case conferences, and capacity-building workshops for staff.

• Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Build partnerships with healthcare providers, government departments and local NGOs for program integration and referrals.

• Budget & Resource Management

Prepare and manage project budgets in collaboration with the finance team.
Ensure optimal use of resources and identify needs for capacity enhancement or material development.

• Research and Development

Knowledge of current research and advancements in Paediatric Rehabilitation to continuously improve clinical practice. Participate in research projects, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.
Accountability:

• Report directly to the Manager - EI regarding the progress, challenges, and developments within programs.

• Ensure alignment with organizational goals, budget management, and operational protocols for the programs.

• Ensure transparency, ethical conduct, and full compliance with the organization's standards and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Physiotherapy

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in early intervention or disability services

• Strong understanding of child development, disability inclusion, and rights-based approaches.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and community-based models.

• Excellent communication, project management, and documentation skills.

• Fluency in Kannada/local language and English.

• Willing to Travel across the project geography

Preferred Skills:

• Including at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Knowledge of government schemes and entitlements related to child disability and development.

• Training or certification in early childhood intervention tools or frameworks.

Familiarity with digital tools for case management and reporting
Working Conditions:

• Office - Primarily works in the office, but it might involve field visits also

• Work hours - 9 am to 6 pm

• Travel expectations - It can involve travelling to community occasionally

Requirements
Need to travel community - 50%
Passion to work with community model
Benefits
As per the company standard

Skills Required