Occupational Therapist (Locum) at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

Vacancy no: AKHK/OT/OTL/02/23

Overall Responsibility

The successful candidate will work with patients to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living 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 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 adaptive equipment and train in its use.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized / certified institution.
• 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.