Hospital Physiotherapy Officer

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

First Published Date: 1st April 2024 (19th Chaitra 2080)

Okhaldhunga Community Hospital (OCH) is a project of United Mission to Nepal Medical and Development Trust (UMN MDT), working in communities for the health, education, and self-reliance of those living in poverty in Nepal, carrying out other social service work for the public good. It is a 50-bed general hospital east of Kathmandu providing quality and affordable healthcare to the people of Okhaldhunga and surrounding districts.

The hospital has been running a Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) project in Okhaldhunga since 2020 whose goal is to transform Okhaldhunga into a disability-inclusive society, and a mental health project for both hospital and community since 2022.  Both projects are expected to continue for many years to come.  

OCH is pleased to announce the following position:

Position:  Hospital Physiotherapy Officer 

Required No: 1

Main Role:

Day-to-day responsibility for physiotherapy services and treatment of inpatients, outpatients and rehabilitation.

Qualification 

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy from a recognised university with Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC) registration. 

Preferred Experience

• Neurological Rehabilitation experience.
• 2 or more years’ broad exposure to physiotherapy assessment and treatment.

Grade level 8. Probation for first 6 months on grade level 7.

Salary and benefits are according to OCH standards.

All interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Job Description and Application Form can be downloaded from our website: www.umn.org.np/vacancy

Completed application forms accompanied by electronic copies of academic qualifications, passport size photograph and registration certificate from NHPC should be sent by email to hr.och@umn.org.np / info.och@umn.org.np by 5 pm on 15th April 2024 (3rd Baisakh 2081). Hard copy of application forms are also acceptable and should be submitted to the Human Resource Office, Okhaldhunga Community Hospital, Okhaldhunga. 

There is an application fee of NPR 1000 (One thousand rupees) which is payable at the time of submitting application. The fee can be transferred or deposited to the following account.

Account Name: UMN MDT OKHALDHUNGA COMMUNITY HOSP

Account No.: 23752607290023

Bank Name: HIMALAYAN BANK

Branch: Okhaldhunga

Applications must be in English.  Late applications will not be considered.   

Interviews will take place at Okhaldhunga Community Hospital, Siddicharan 11, Sobru, Okhaldhunga District, Koshi Province on 27th April 2024 (15th Baisakh 2081). 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email/phone.

Contact Address:

Hospital Director

UMN Medical and Development Trust

Okhaldhunga Community Hospital, Siddhicharan NP – Ward 11, Sobru, Okhaldhunga District

Phone: +977 37 520176, 520035

E-mail: hr.och@umn.org.np / info.och@umn.org.np

We especially encourage applications from women and marginalised groups.