Occupational Therapist - 2 Posts at Migori County Public Service Board

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.
• Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.
• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.
• Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.
• Preparing clients for a return to work.
•  Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.
•  Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.
•  Maintaining professional knowledge and technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available.
• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.
• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
•  A diploma in occupational therapy.
• Certified by the Kenya Occupational Therapists’ Association.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.
•  Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.
• Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases.