APDK Occupational Therapists Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Occupational Therapist 
 

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The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a public Benefit Organization  providing rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities. 

We wish to recruit an Occupational Therapist to support rehabilitation services in the Nairobi. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out Occupational therapy and rehabilitative activities to patients.
• Training patients in various Occupational therapy methods and use of Occupational Therapy appliances.
• Preparing Work plans and budgets for Occupational Therapy activities and submit them to the management;
• Maintaining Client records and preparation of departmental activity reports.
• Marketing the Services of the Facility to would be clients and other partners.  

Qualifications 

• Possess a Diploma in occupational therapy from a WFOT recognized Institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Should possess not less than one year working experience in a busy institution offering occupation therapy services.
• Pleasant personality with a Positive attitude attractive to Children.
• Strong willingness and commitment to work with persons with Disabilities.  

Persons living with Physical Disabilities are encouraged to apply 

Email applications will not be accepted, Canvasing will lead to automatic Disqualification. 

Only Hard Copy Applications will be accepted. 

The application should include a CV with three professional references, Copies of academic Certificates and Transcripts, Current and expected remuneration. 

Applications with missing academic certificates or transcripts will be automatically disqualified. 

Applications to be submitted before 26th April 2014.  

State the title of the Position you are applying for on the face of the envelope. 

The Recruitment Committee
APDK – Nairobi Branch
Box 46747, 00100 Nairobi
Waiyaki Way, Opp. ABC Place.

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Gertrude's Children's Hospital Psychosocial Therapist Jobs in Kenya

For over 60 years, Gertrude's Children's Hospital has provided high standards of paedriatic health care in East and Central Africa exclusively to children from birth to 21 years of age.

We have a network of outpatient units in Nairobi with the main campus located in Muthaiga.

The hospital wishes to recruit dynamic and committed individuals to the following positions who will work closely with the clinical teams:

Reference Number: HRD001/07/2011

Job Title: Psychosocial Therapist

Qualification: Bachelors Degree in Psychology

Experience: 3 Years

Extra Qualifications

 

• Have demonstrable experience, clinical competence and administrative capability in organizing and evaluating counselling and play therapy
• 3 years experience in a hospital or related environment
• Masters in clinical psychology or child / adolescent psychosocial support training will be an added advantage

Role

Reporting to the Head Clinician and head of nursing his/her key responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate clients' mental condition based on review of client information
• Encourage clients to develop insight into themselves and their relationships
• Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems or health situation
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
• Meet with families and other interested parties in order to offer necessary support during the treatment process.
• Develop and establish programmes for play and psycho therapy

Closing Date: 2011-08-12

Type: Permanent

These positions will mainly work with children, so it is expected that those interested should enjoy being around and dealing with them and be ICT literate.

If you are interested in any of these challenging positions, please attach your C.V and application only to be emailed to hr@gerties.org. Not later than 12th August 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

Gertrude's Children's Hospital aims to be the preferred healthcare provider for children throughout East Africa by putting the needs of their children and parents first.

For latest jobs in Kenya and Kenyan Jobs always visit http://kenyajobtube.blogspot.com/

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Gertrude's Children's Hospital Play Therapist Job in Kenya

For over 60 years, Gertrude's Children's Hospital has provided high standards of paedriatic health care in East and Central Africa exclusively to children from birth to 21 years of age.

We have a network of outpatient units in Nairobi with the main campus located in Muthaiga.

The hospital wishes to recruit dynamic and committed individuals to the following positions who will work closely with the clinical teams:

Reference Number: HRD002/07/2011

Job Title: Play Therapist

Qualification: Diploma in Play Therapist

Experience: 2 Years

Extra Qualifications

• Diploma in early childhood education
• Minimum 2 years experience working with young children

Role

Reporting to the Psychosocial Therapist, the Play Therapist will assist recovering children to cope with the hospital environment by engaging them in supervised recreational activities.

Closing Date: 2011-08-12

Type: Permanent

These positions will mainly work with children, so it is expected that those interested should enjoy being around and dealing with them and be ICT literate.

If you are interested in any of these challenging positions, please attach your C.V and application only to be emailed to hr@gerties.org. Not later than 12th August 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

Gertrude's Children's Hospital aims to be the preferred healthcare provider for children throughout East Africa by putting the needs of their children and parents first.

For latest jobs in Kenya and Kenyan Jobs always visit http://kenyajobtube.blogspot.com/

For over 60 years, Gertrude's Children's Hospital has provided high standards of paedriatic health care in East and Central Africa exclusively to children from birth to 21 years of age.

We have a network of outpatient units in Nairobi with the main campus located in Muthaiga.

The hospital wishes to recruit dynamic and committed individuals to the following positions who will work closely with the clinical teams:

Reference Number: HRD003/07/2011

Job Title: Night Supervisor

Qualification: Diploma in Nursing

Experience: 5 Years

Extra Qualifications

• Kenya Registered Nurse or equivalent/ higher
• Nursing Council of Kenya registered
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience five of which must be at Gertrude’s.
• Must be able to demonstrate the following:

1. Strong leadership skills including team leadership
2. Effective communication skills
3. Strong interpersonal skills
4. Analytical and diagnostic skills
5. Problem solving skills
6. Customer relationship skills

Role

Reporting to the Head of Nursing the Night Supervisor will be expected to work as the night supervisor, will supervise all activities at the hospital in the absence of the Head of Nursing

Closing Date: 2011-08-12

Type: Permanent

These positions will mainly work with children, so it is expected that those interested should enjoy being around and dealing with them and be ICT literate.

If you are interested in any of these challenging positions, please attach your C.V and application only to be emailed to hr@gerties.org. Not later than 12th August 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

Gertrude's Children's Hospital aims to be the preferred healthcare provider for children throughout East Africa by putting the needs of their children and parents first.

For latest jobs in Kenya and Kenyan Jobs always visit http://kenyajobtube.blogspot.com/

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