Temporary Health Professionals at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions to help individuals improve their ability to perform daily activities. This role focuses on enhancing patients' quality of life through targeted therapies that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients’ needs, abilities, and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address specific functional limitations.
• Utilize therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment to facilitate skill development in daily activities, work, and play.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families about techniques and strategies to enhance daily functioning and promote independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to provide holistic care.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Occupational therapy

Experience:

• At least 3 years of full-time practice in occupational therapy, especially with neurodivergent patients

Competencies and Attributes

• Effective communication with doctors as well as patient.
• Maintain concise, timely, and accurate confidential records of patients.
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good time management skills to balance the clinical and other duties.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to solve difficult problems.
• Should be able to challenge decisions.
• Strong decision-making and practical skills.

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Basic job summary:

Clinical Nutritionist is responsible for assessing patients’ nutritional needs and developing personalized nutrition plans to promote health and manage medical conditions. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare teams to provide evidence-based nutrition guidance and education.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including dietary history, health status, and laboratory results.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on assessment findings and patient goals.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families regarding dietary modifications, meal planning, and lifestyle changes.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting nutrition plans as necessary to optimize health outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Stay informed about current research and best practices in clinical nutrition, applying evidence-based guidelines in practice.
• Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participate in community outreach and educational programs to promote awareness of nutrition and health

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of full-time practice as a clinical nutritionist in a busy hospital environment.

Competencies and Attributes

• Effective communication with doctors as well as patients.
• Maintain concise, timely, and accurate confidential records of patients.
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good time management skills to balance the clinical and other duties.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to solve difficult problems.
• Should be able to challenge decisions.
• Strong decision-making and practical skills.

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Basic job summary:

The Speech Therapist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with communication disorders. This role involves developing personalized treatment plans, providing therapy sessions, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments to evaluate speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations and goals.
• Implement therapy sessions, using evidence-based practices to improve communication skills.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about communication disorders and effective strategies for improvement.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers, such as doctors and occupational therapists, to ensure comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Stay current with research and advancements in the field of speech-language pathology.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in speech therapy

Experience:

• At least 3 years of full-time practice in speech therapy especially with neurodivergent patients.

Competencies and Attributes

• Effective communication with doctors as well as patient.
• Maintain concise, timely, and accurate confidential records of patients.
• Able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs.
• Good time management skills to balance the clinical and other duties.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to solve difficult problems.
• Should be able to challenge decisions.
• Strong decision-making and practical skills.