Job Description
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, JOB GROUP ‘N’ – FOUR (4) POSTS
ADVERT NO. 88/2021/2022
Salary Scale: Kshs. 56,370 x 2750 – 59,120 x 2,850 – 62,040 x 2,950 – 65,120 x 3,440 –
68,560 x 3,590 – 72,150 x 3,790 – 75,940 x 3,890 – 79,740 x 3,810 – 83,550 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assessing, formulating and implementing patient treatment plans; Carrying out vocational
assessments and recommending appropriate placement; Maintaining up-to-date records,
keeping information relating to patients/clients; Preparing occupational therapy health
education materials; Following up on patient progress; Analyzing data for research;
Inducting students on practical training on occupational therapy services; and Preparing
and compiling periodic reports and evaluating occupational therapy activities in the area
of deployment
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Served in the grade of Chief Assistant Occupational Therapist for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
ii. Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution;
iii. Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
iv. Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution; and
v. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.