Established in 1952, the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). It is a 61-bed acute care facility managed by qualified professionals who include experienced, full-time resident doctors and consultants. The hospital's objectives are to provide high quality, cost-effective health care to the population of Western Ke...

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.

• 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.

• Working knowledge of a Hospital Management Information System / computer Literate.

• 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).
• Any training in the areas that fall under rehabilitation will be an added advantage.