Education and Rehabilitation Officer at Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB)

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The job holder plays a key role in providing quality adapted computer skills, Orientation & mobility (O&M) and Activities of Daily Living to both newly blind and those who wish to refresh their basic computer soft skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Work with students enrolled for Adapted computer training.
• Develop and Implement the Individual training plans for training blind, low vision and sighted trainees at the Centre for Adaptive Technology (CAT)
• Ensure that the trainees are scheduled in time for their various classes and keep a roaster for the attendance
• Provide course out lines to individual trainees and ensure learners are informed of their daily schedules from beginning to the end of the course
• Conduct psychosocial talks in preparation for rehabilitation training among the newly blinded
• Train students enrolled for Braille skills,
• Train student in Orientation & Mobility and Activities of Daily Living
• Prepare Braille reading cards of words, sentences and short stories guided by Braille Primer (Manual

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in education/ social sciences or its equivalent.
• Aleast 3 years' work experience in education sector especially in inclusive education or with learners with visual impairment/disability, will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of education sector policy, child rights and protection issues
• Experience in facilitating community-based training, capacity building school managements, and awareness campaigns.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Job Group: KSB/JB/05
• Salary Entry: Kes. 74,353/Month
• This is a Permanent & Pensionable Position