Job description
About the assignment
We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who can volunteer within a hybrid role format, this includes volunteering remotely (from home) for 3 months and the completing an in country assignment in Nepal for 7 months and then completing a remote assignment from home for 2 months with a total assignment completion of 12 months. Join the Australian Volunteers Program Join the Australian Volunteers Program to contribute to sustainable development across Nepal.
About the Partner Organisation
Autism Care Nepal Society (ACNS) is actively engaged in advocacy and creating awareness of the rights of people with autism as well as working in capacity building of people with autism, their parents and caregivers and providing professional development for them. But ACNS does not have an occupational therapist who can enhance our services and train staff members. (ACNS) is seeking a volunteer to support capacity strengthening and development of local staff. This is a hybrid assignment that will include a remote assignment (volunteering from home) for 3 months and then an in country phase for 7 months and then (volunteering from home again) for 2 months.
About the Position
- You’ll be helping to shape the organisation’s staff development in delivering occupational therapy and sensory integration therapy services.
- You’ll need a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or related field as well and has proven work experience as an OT.
- You’ll be contributing to the capacity and staff development of Nepal’s only organisation working for autistic community.
Additional Benefits
- Allowance figures are pro rata, per month:
- In-country phase allowance is $1630
- Remote phase allowance figures are $131 (full-time), $79 (part-time)
Special requirements
- The Partner Organisation’s preference is for the remote segment(s) of this role to be part-time (less than 25h per week)
- Federal Police Check must be completed during application
We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer internationally, and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible – find out more here.
A position description is attached.