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Occupational Therapy A0 Job Vacancy at CHUK

The Central University Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) has announced a vacancy for Occupational Therapy A0. The position offers an opportunity for qualified occupational therapy professionals to work in a hospital environment and contribute to patient rehabilitation and improved independence.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform a range of occupational therapy and rehabilitation duties, including:

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, sensory, psychosocial, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Help patients regain or improve independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, bathing, feeding, and mobility.
• Provide rehabilitation for patients with neurological, orthopedic, pediatric, or other disabling conditions.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families on rehabilitation techniques and home exercise programs.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient records, assessments, treatment notes, and progress reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with physicians, physiotherapists, nurses, speech therapists, psychologists, and social workers.
• Ensure compliance with professional ethics, infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.
• Participate in continuous professional development, clinical teaching, research, and quality improvement activities.

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Occupational Therapy Sciences

Experience: 0 years of relevant experience.

A valid license to practise issued by the relevant professional council in Rwanda.

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