Medical Practice Support Assistant

Role Summary

Position: Clinic Assistant

Project: Towards Universal access to clubfoot management in Sri Lanka, support to clubfoot clinics in Kandy district.

Duration: 01 Aug 2026 - 30 June 2027

Monitor timely intervention for children with club foot from identification to follow-up.
Provide parent education and counselling to ensure adherence to treatment.
Collect and record patient information in the CAST Community Dashboard.
Conduct follow-up for patients who dropped out or missed appointments.
Carry out GF4 follow-up activities and coordinate telehealth consultations.
Liaise with P&O department and Ponseti service providers to ensure continuity of care.
Facilitate demand generation activities such as outreach visits and distribution of leaflets.
Coordinate between departments (Prosthetics, Orthotics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) for holistic rehabilitation.
Support stock management and procurement of consumables.
Lead emergency preparedness actions and reorganize priorities during emergencies.

Academic Qualification: Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy from UGC recognised universities.
Experience: 0-1 year experience in a development or humanitarian context.
Additional Requirements:
- Registered with the local association.
- Previous NGO experience.
- Computer knowledge (MS Office).
- Good physical condition and ability to work in harsh conditions.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills in English and Sinhala.
- Knowledge of disability and development issues in Sri Lanka.
- Sensitized to child protection and gender-based violence.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary context.

Kandy

Send a motivation letter and an updated CV including 2 referees to jobs@srilanka.hi.org.

Deadline: 20th July 2026 (Applications considered on a rolling basis).