Occupational Therapist (Locum) at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

• 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.