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Job Title: HQ Physical Therapist and Osteopath

Type of Contract: WAE Consultant

Division: WEL – WELM, Medical Services

Duty Station (City, Country): Rome HQ, Italy

Duration: 11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The therapist will provide Physical and Osteopathic Therapy on-site in HQ to staff members. The aim is not only to add to the convenience of patients but also to enhance the therapeutic value by offering easy access to quality care.

Furthermore the physical therapist will utilise the Medical Service Annex 2 for the sessions s/he provides.

ACCOUNTABITLITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Offer physical and osteopathic therapy sessions to staff members under MCS or BMIP plan insurance, as per direct billing agreement with the insurance provider.
2. Manage the appointments through the UN Humaniatarian Booking Hub.
3. Keep all the information strictly confidential within the ethical framework in particular from the employer.

DELIVERABLES QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: Degree in physiotherapy and osteopathy

Experience: At least 7 years of clinical practice

Knowledge and Skills: Courtesy, tact and discretion in the handling of confidential information both verbal and written. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgroungs.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English language. Knowledge of Italian is a strong asset.

Terms and Conditions

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

Deadline for applications: September 2022

Ref.: VA No. 171556

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.