Posted on: Wed 21-05-2025

The Straight Child Foundation (TSCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children with cerebral palsy, clubfoot, and other childhood disabilities. Our mission is to ensure every child with a disability has access to comprehensive care, rehabilitation, and a chance at a better quality of life.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Physiotherapist

Location: Umuahia, Abia

Employment Type: Full-time

 

Position Overview

• We are currently seeking a compassionate and qualified Physiotherapist to join our team and lead physiotherapy sessions for children in our care.
• The Physiotherapist will be responsible for planning and delivering individualized and group physiotherapy interventions tailored to the specific needs of children with Clubfoot, Cerebral Palsy (CP), and other childhood disabilities.  
• The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing mobility, function, and independence for beneficiaries while also supporting caregivers through training and guidance.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and functional needs of children with clubfoot, cerebral palsy, and other disabilities.
• Design and implement individualized physiotherapy treatment plans.
• Conduct regular therapy sessions and monitor progress toward developmental goals.
• Collaborate with caregivers, community health workers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
• Educate parents and caregivers on home-based therapy techniques.
• Maintain accurate treatment records, progress notes, and reports.
• Lead community outreach and disability awareness programs.
• Support the development of rehabilitation protocols and capacity building within the team.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Candidates with NYSC experience and have keen interest in child physiotherapy are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Current license or registration with a relevant professional body.
• Should be interested in working with children with clubfoot, cerebral palsy, and other developmental or physical disabilities.

 

Key Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches for managing clubfoot, cerebral palsy (CP), and similar childhood conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with children, families, and team members.
• Ability to develop trust with families and promote active caregiver involvement.
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

 

Application Closing Date

31st May, 2025.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] CC: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Or

Click here to apply online

---

---