Organisation Overview
Addis Guzo is a Swiss non-governmental organisation providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for people with disabilities in Ethiopia. We offer a professional and supportive working environment, innovative therapeutic approaches based on international best practice, and continuous training and mentoring to support staff development.
Job Details
- Job Category: Physiotherapy
- Program Area: Rehabilitation Department
- Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Geja Sefer, Lideta
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Salary: $277 monthly basic salary plus additional benefits
Position Overview
We are looking for a junior physiotherapist who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. This role is perfect for someone who is:
- Motivated to specialize in pediatric physiotherapy and early childhood intervention.
- Excited to learn and grow professionally while working closely alongside experienced physiotherapists and peers.
- Ready to collaborate with colleagues from our mobility aid department, physicians, local organizations, and international experts.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work within a holistic, interdisciplinary, and family-centered approach.
- Conduct professional assessments and define comprehensive therapy goals and objectives.
- Develop therapy plans and implement individual and group training sessions.
- Maintain seamless documentation, including daily notes using Response to Intervention (RTI), discharge summaries, and reports.
- Coach parents and caregivers to support their child’s development.
- Participate in home visits as part of therapy and parent support.
- Actively engage in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
Application Instructions
We expect complete application documents, including:
- A revealing letter of motivation that demonstrates your understanding of who we are, what we do, and why you want to work with us.
- A CV in tabular form with a current photo.
- Copies of relevant certificates.
- Copies of recommendation letters or references.
Profile / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy.
- Genuine passion for working with children with disabilities and commitment to growing into an expert in the field.
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience; personal or professional experience with people with disabilities is considered a plus.
- English skills at Upper-Intermediate (B2) level, sufficient for professional communication and training (self-testing on online platforms is accepted).
- Willingness to commit to 2 years with the organisation.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should send a digital application to: martina.oberli@addisguzo.com
Subject Line: Physiotherapy Application 2026 (add your name)
Make sure your application includes all required documents: motivation letter, tabular CV with photo, copies of certificates, and recommendation letters.
