Job Description
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, JOB GROUP – KNH7 (1 POST)
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Head of Department, Rehabilitative Services in the provision of occupational therapy services in the Hospital
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Assist the Chief Principal Rehabilitative Services in the overall administration of the
Department;
ii) Participate in formulation of hospital and national health policies.
iii) Ensure compliance to the provision of various Occupational Therapists
legislations and regulations that provides for guidance, standards and regulation
of occupational therapy practice;
iv) Formulate, interpret and review policies relating to pational therapy services in
conformity with the world occupational therapy standards;
v) Domesticate and ensure compliance with occupational therapy standards,
guidelines and ethics;
vi) Evaluate occupational therapy services to ensure quality clinical outcomes.
vii) Co-ordinate bio-medical research and clinical audit to inform policy
viii)Plan and budget for occupational therapy services;
ix) Manage facilities, assets and resources of occupational therapy services;
x) Facilitate regular inspections and quality audits to ensure conformity with Hospital
guidelines and regulations;
xi) Participate in Human Resource planning
xii) Plan and manage capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring
&coaching of staff.
xiii)Informing and advising the Chief Principal Rehabilitative Services on matters
that influence and impact on occupational therapy performance;
xiv) Participating in curriculum development and review of training programs in line with
occupational therapy council guidelines majoring on emerging hospital need;
xv) Providingtechnicalandprofessionalguidancetoteammembersandmanagementas
required;
xvi) Overseeing deployment of staff to ensure uninterrupted service delivery as
envisaged in the service charter;
xvii) Participating in identifying staffing gaps and recruitment process
xviii) Providing technical advice on matters pertaining to Occupational therapy services
to the hospital management;
xix) Participating in tender processes including specification, evaluation, inspection
&acceptance for occupational therapy assets/equipment;
xx) Participating in multi-disciplinary clinical care committees;
xxi) Ensuring prudent management of resources;
xxii) Participating in performance management and capacity development;
xxiii) Participating in drafting of hospital and national policy papers
xxiv)Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;
xxv) Pursuing strategic collaborations and partnerships with local and international
organizations with an aim of improving and enhancing standards of service;
xxvi)Facilitating development of therapy programmes with the aim of improving
services and optimizing patient experience.
Qualifications and Experience
a) Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent from an recognized
institution.
b) Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
c) Previous work experience of at least five (5) years of relevant experience with
a minimum of three (3) years as a Senior Occupational Therapist or comparable
position.
d) Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution.
e) Registration certificate with the Kenya Occupational Therapist Association.
f) Valid practicing certificate from Occupational Therapist Association.
g) Proficiency in computer applications.