Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Fresher Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Watoto Child Care Ministries
Duty Station: Watoto Downtown, Uganda
About US:
Watoto Church Ministries and Community Care has experienced exponential growth in the past couple of years composed of multiple Celebration Centres (Campuses) and diverse Community care initiatives that include; Child Care, Community and Neighbourhood, Education and FM Radio amongst others. In all of this, Watoto remains a local church, committed to celebrating Christ and caring for community.
Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist will deliver high-quality and efficient occupational therapy services to Watoto children and adults with medical rehabilitation needs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To provide evidence based occupational therapy services to Watoto clients, from initial assessment to the preparation of treatment and its implementation.
- To develop occupational therapy practices for clients and staff in conjunction with other leaders.
- To provide both physical and psychological interventions to all clients with rehabilitation concerns.
- To develop an occupational health and safety measures to improve a clients and staffs safety, promote productivity and help prevent workplace related injuries.
- To support in the empowerment of children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to ensure effective preparation for school, work.
- To ensure that all the Occupational Therapy equipment’s are maintained in a good working condition and effectively keep an inventory of the equipment.
- To train Baby Watoto nannies on how to effectively handle and feed the children and to sensitise the children, mothers and staff on day today’s life occupations.
- To train teachers and caregivers to provide the best environment and support for children with special needs to enable them grow, learn and develop into future transformational leaders.
- To collaborate with the educational department in the formulation and implementation of Individualized Educational programs (IEP) for children with learning challenges.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant should hold at least a Diploma in Occupational therapy.
- At least two years of working experience in medical rehabilitation both physical & psychological therapies and mental health.
- Should be a team player, result oriented, self-motivated and able to work under minimum supervision
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates can apply by visiting our website; Click Here Fill out the form that will be open and submit after all sections have been filled. Submit your CV, academic and professional documents, and a cell/pastor’s recommendation letter to [email protected] (Subject Line: Job Title – First Name, Last Name)
Deadline: 12th March 2022
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