Occupational Therapist (Locum) at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The position

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili and Nyamira. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates to fill the following position within the Rehabilitation Department:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (LOCUM)

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Services Manager, the successful candidate will work with patients to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living activities and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. He/she will also be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the Hospital and should have excellent public relations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment of client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and independence performance in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living of the client.
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
• Recommend and fabricate adaptive equipment and train in its use.

The requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized / certified institution.
• BSC in occupational therapy will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with KOTA (Kenya Occupational Therapist Association).
• At least one year work experience after three months period of internship.
• Any training in the areas that fall under rehabilitation will be an added advantage.
• Should have working knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System / computer Literate.