The Association for the Physically
Disabled Persons of Kenya (APDK) is a local NGO providing comprehensive
rehabilitation services with the aim of,
Vacancy: Nairobi Branch Orthopaedic Technologist
The APDK Nairobi Branch seeks to
employ a self-motivated Nairobi Branch Orthopaedic Technologist to supervise
and manager orthopaedic services offered in the orthopaedic workshop situated
in Nairobi.
Duties include but are not limited
to:
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To lead the orthopaedic services
department programs to realise its goals and objectives.
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Take responsibility over the
day-to-day running of orthopaedic services workshop.
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Organize, direct, motivate, and
coordinate orthopaedic workshop department services and staff.
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Control the acquisition of resources
including requisition of raw material, manpower structuring and job allocation.
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Ensure good customer care and quality
service provision to all clients in a timely manner.
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Maintain accurate customer and client
records.
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Submit regular reports to management
as required.
Qualifications:
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A WFOT recognized Diploma in
Orthopaedic technology from a recognized institution.
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Over 2 years management experience in
orthopaedic service provision supervising at least four staff in an orthopedic
workshop set up.
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A good working knowledge of
technological advances in the area or orthopedics.
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Knowledge of labor laws and safety
practices in a workshop set up.
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Knowledge of computer packages
especially excel spread sheets will be an added advantage.
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Persons with physical challenges are
encouraged to apply.
Vacancy: Occupational Therapist
2 Posts
We wish to recruit an Occupational
Therapist to support rehabilitation services in the Nairobi.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Carrying out Occupational therapy and
rehabilitative activities to patients.
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Training patients in various
Occupational therapy methods and use of Occupational Therapy appliances.
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Preparing Work plans and budgets for
Occupational Therapy activities and submit them to the management;
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Maintaining Client records and
preparation of departmental activity reports.
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Marketing the Services of the
Facility to would be clients and other partners.
Qualifications
Possess a Diploma in occupational
therapy from a WFOT recognized Institution.
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Must be registered and licensed with
the Allied Health Professionals Council.
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Should possess not less than one year
working experience in a busy institution offering occupation therapy services.
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Pleasant personality with a Positive
attitude attractive to Children.
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Strong willingness and commitment to
work with persons with Disabilities.
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Persons living with Physical
Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Email applications will not be
accepted, Canvasing will lead to automatic Disqualification.
Only Hard Copy Applications will be
accepted.
The application should include a CV
with three professional references, Copies of academic Certificates and
Transcripts, Current and expected remuneration.
Applications with missing academic
certificates or transcripts will be automatically disqualified.
The closing date to accept
applications will be 28th July 2014.
State the title of the Position you
are applying for on the face of the envelope.
The Recruitment Committee
APDK – Nairobi Branch
Box 46747, 00100 Nairobi
Waiyaki Way, Opp. ABC Place.