Occupational Therapist job at AVSI Foundation
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Vacancy title:
Occupational Therapist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Healthcare ]

Jobs at:

AVSI Foundation

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, January 23 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Gulu, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Occupational Therapist will assess, treat, and provide follow-up for children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SB/H) in Gulu and neighboring districts. The successful candidate will work at the Rehabilitation Center at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital.

Specific Responsibilities
• Assessment & Treatment:
o Identify and assess children with SB/H in collaboration with physiotherapists and social workers.
o Develop treatment plans and patient files.
o Provide treatment and train parents/children in clean intermittent catheterization and bowel management.
• Clinic Support:
o Mobilize and assist in bi-monthly CURE clinic visits.
o Follow up on children referred to CURE Hospital.
o Maintain relations with partners involved in SB/H management.
• Referral & Outreach:
o Refer children for assistive devices and educational support.
o Refer parents for Income Generating Activity (IGA) programs.
o Conduct community outreach to sensitize leaders, health workers, and communities.
o Identify new clients and conduct home visits for children missing clinic appointments.
• Parental Support:
o Set up and facilitate monthly meetings for the Parents Support Group (PSG).
o Train parents in critical areas of care and management.
• Monitoring & Reporting:
o Monitor treatment outcomes and report to colleagues and the Programme Manager.

Job Requirements
• Educational Background:
o Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Experience:
o Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children with physical disabilities.
• Skills:
o Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
o Proficiency in basic computer skills.
o Fluency in English (oral and written).

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


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Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A 2-page application letter.
2. An updated CV (2 pages max) with contact details of 3 work-related referees.
3. Copies of relevant academic certificates.
Address Applications To:
The Country Representative, AVSI Foundation, P.O. Box 6785, Kampala, Uganda.
Submit Via Email:
Send applications with the email subject: "Application for Occupational Therapist".
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by Thursday, 23rd January 2025, at 5:00 PM.

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, January 23 2025
Duty Station: Gulu
Posted: 10-01-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-01-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-01-2066
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