About Afghanistan Cricket Board

Job Summary

To manage and provide the Physiotherapy service for the regions (Spinghar, Band E Amir, Mis Ainak, Amo and Boost) teams within the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Sports Science & Sports Medicine (SSSM) team.
The Regional Physiotherapist is accountable to the Region for Physiotherapy and will report directly to the Sports Science & Sports Medicine (SSSM) Manager regarding the delivery of physiotherapy services to the Regions Teams.

The normal place of work is center of each region (Nangarhar, Kabul, Khost, Kandahar and Kunduz), however frequent travel to other regions and abroad will be required

Duties & Responsibilities

To provide and support Physiotherapy services to all of the ACB Regions Teams with reference to world’s best practice in cricket.

To act as the primary Physiotherapist to the ACB Regions Teams for training, camps and competitive series. This may involve extended periods of travel, both within the Afghanistan and abroad. It will also require extended hours of work including weekends, evenings and Public Holidays.

Communicate all relevant injury issues and management plans immediately to the Head Coach of the relevant squad

All injuries to Regions senior players that prevent the player from fully participating in play, practice or training will be accurately assessed and -the findings communicated with Regional Manager and ACB Sports Science & Sports Medicine (SSSM) Head.

Discuss, devise and communicate a plan for the management of any significant injuries within 48 hours of the injury being reported.

Discuss and agree with the injured player, the management plan and logistics regarding attendance for consultations

Monitor and review the program of treatment, with the ACB Medical Department if deemed necessary, considering the injured player’s progress. Recommend changes in the course of treatment and the provider if not satisfied with the quality of care or progress at any stage.

Contribute to the monthly Regional team Fitness Report which updates the injury and fitness status which will be distributed to the Region Coaching staff and SSSM Department.



Maintain accurate and timely medical records on all players on the ACB central medical database Performance Profiler.

Lead and develop Player Profiling for all Regional squads in conjunction with the Region Coaching staff and SSSM Department.

Liaise closely with the National Lead of Physiotherapy and be prepared to undertake any other duties.

Provide relevant information to the ACB Media Manager for the preparation of media statements regarding injured players.

Undertake appropriate continuing professional development to keep abreast of world’s best practice relevant to cricket

Other Duties include:

Responsibility for respecting the players’ confidentiality at all times. The Physiotherapist will not pass on any information regarding the injury/ illness to any other person within Region Cricket or elsewhere without the player's consent.

Liaise closely with the Head Physiotherapist and Head of Sports Science & Sports Medicine (SSSM) regarding assessment outcomes and treatment objectives for the players on a daily basis.

To coordinate return to play programs with the Head Physiotherapist and the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.

The Physiotherapist reports assessment and treatment results, in full, of Professional and Academy players on the electronic note keeping system Profiler.

Maintaining good working relationships with all playing staff, Head Physiotherapist, Head Strength and Conditioning, Chief Medical Officer, Performance Coaches and ACB Medical Staff.

To carry out any other duties that may be required by management and are within the capabilities.

Job Requirements

 DPT/ BSC Physical therapy
 A postgraduate qualification specializing in Sports Physiotherapy
 Sports and Exercise Medicine or equivalent.

A minimum of three years’ experience in the provision of Physiotherapy services to elite athletes including some touring.

Strong clinical & Physical therapy experience

Evidence-based injury prevention diagnoses and Rehabilitation

Experience of working in elite sport and interdisciplinary Science and Medicine team

Computer literacy

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Submission Guideline

 Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum three pages) with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
 To apply online please send your application / CV to below email
 Candidates may also submit applications by hard copy directly to the ACB Admin HR unit in Kabul
 Academic job documents is not needed with application but can be requested if called for interview
 Only short-listed candidates may be informed of written test and interview

Functional Area

physiotherapist)

Countries

Submission Email

hr.cv@afghancricket.af

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