Principal Occupational Therapist Job, Medical Jobs In Kenya 2022, 


Kenyatta National Hospital is a Government State Corporation whose vision is to be a world
class referral hospital in the provision of innovative and specialized healthcare. The Hospital
seeks to recruit dynamic, highly motivated, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the
following vacant positions;


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 


Responsibilities



  • Assist the Chief Principal Rehabilitative Services in the overall administration of the Department;

  • Participate in formulation of hospital and national health policies.

  • Ensure compliance to the provision of various Occupational Therapists

  • legislations and regulations that provides for guidance, standards and regulation of occupational therapy practice;

  • Formulate, interpret and review policies relating to pational therapy services in 

  • conformity with the world occupational therapy standards;

  • Domesticate and ensure compliance with occupational therapy standards,guidelines and ethics;

  • Evaluate occupational therapy services to ensure quality clinical outcomes.

  • Co-ordinate bio-medical research and clinical audit to inform policy

  • Plan and budget for occupational therapy services;

  • Manage facilities, assets and resources of occupational therapy services;

  • Facilitate regular inspections and quality audits to ensure conformity with Hospital 

  • guidelines and regulations;

  • Participate in Human Resource planning

  • Plan and manage capacity development including guiding, training, mentoring &coaching of staff.

  • Informing and advising the Chief Principal Rehabilitative Services on matters

  • that influence and impact on occupational therapy performance;

  • Participating in curriculum development and review of training programs in line with

  • occupational therapy council guidelines majoring on emerging hospital need;

  • Providingtechnicalandprofessionalguidancetoteammembersandmanagementas required;

  • Overseeing deployment of staff to ensure uninterrupted service delivery as 

  • envisaged in the service charter;

  • Participating in identifying staffing gaps and recruitment process

  • Providing technical advice on matters pertaining to Occupational therapy services 

  • to the hospital management;

  • Vision: A world class Patient Centered Specialized Care Hospital ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED

  • Participating in tender processes including specification, evaluation, inspection 

  • &acceptance for occupational therapy assets/equipment;

  • Participating in multi-disciplinary clinical care committees;

  • Ensuring prudent management of resources;

  • Participating in performance management and capacity development;

  • Participating in drafting of hospital and national policy papers

  • Participating in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan;

  • Pursuing strategic collaborations and partnerships with local and international 

  • organizations with an aim of improving and enhancing standards of service;

  • Facilitating development of therapy programmes with the aim of improving 

  • services and optimizing patient experience.


Qualifications and Experience



  • Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent from an recognized institution.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  • 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.

  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

  • Registration certificate with the Kenya Occupational Therapist Association.

  • Valid practicing certificate from Occupational Therapist Association.

  • Proficiency in computer applications



Interested applicants who meet the requirements are requested to download and fill the application form available on KNH Website www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V listing the qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and certificates must be submitted on or before 16th May 2022 to the address below:-


The Chief Executive Officer


Kenyatta National Hospital


P.O Box 20723-00202


NAIROBI


“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.


NB: 



  • Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Successful candidate will be required to submit the document listed below to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010: – 



  • A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service

  • EACC Clearance

  • Credit Reference Bureau Clearance

  • HELB Compliance

  • KRA Tax Compliance 


“ANY FORM OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION


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