Senior Principal Assistant Occupational Therapist (1 Position) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No. 03/PROM/2023/09

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Principal Assistant Occupational Therapist for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution;
• Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Sensory integration, Speech Therapy, Hand Therapy, Gerontology, Neuro-developmental therapy, Pediatrics Occupational Therapy, Community Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Occupational therapy or specialized Driver Assessment from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assessing, formulating and implementing patient’s treatment plan;
• Carrying out vocational assessments and recommending appropriate placement;
• Maintaining up to date records;
• Keeping information relating to patients/clients;
• Preparing occupational therapy health educational material;
• Preparing discharge plans
• Carrying out home and work environmental assessment and making appropriate recommendation;
• Following up on patients’ progress;
• Analyzing data for research;
• Inducting student on practical training on occupational therapy services;
• Preparing and compiling periodic reports;
• Evaluating occupational therapy activities in the area of deployment including forensic occupational therapy, ergonomic consultancy, gerontic occupational therapy.