his will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work
under supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
Assessing patient's treatment plan; maintaining records and data relating to patients; and
maintaining an up-to-date data base for occupational therapy services for inputting into
the integrated health information system; Providing holistic preventive, promotive,
rehabilitative and palliative care using occupational therapy process in physical disabilities,
paediatrics, sensory integration, mental health, geriatrics, ergonomics, home based care,
school health, specialized driver assessment, speech facilitation, hand therapy, neuro
developmental therapy; Carrying out clients educational, functional and vocational
assessments and formulating necessary interventions; and Sensitizing the community on
occupational therapy issues; advocating
Responsibilities
Assess patients and develop appropriate occupational therapy treatment plans.
Maintain accurate patient records and occupational therapy service data.
Update and manage occupational therapy databases for integration into health information systems.
Provide preventive, promotive, rehabilitative, and palliative occupational therapy services.
Support patients with physical disabilities, pediatric conditions, mental health needs, and geriatric care.
Deliver specialized services in sensory integration, ergonomics, home-based care, school health, hand therapy, and neurodevelopmental therapy.
Conduct educational, functional, and vocational assessments for clients.
Develop and implement individualized intervention plans based on assessment findings.
Sensitize communities on occupational therapy services and their benefits.
Advocate for improved access to occupational therapy and rehabilitation services.
Requirements
Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
Certificate in Computer Application Skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications
through the online application form below:
