The University Teaching Hospital of Kigali is a 519 beds teaching hospital located in Kigali City, Rwanda. Founded in 1918 by Belgian colonialists, CHUK is the first and the biggest healthcare institution in Rwanda. CHUK has played a role in rebuilding Rwanda's healthcare after the genocide against Tutsi of 1994.
Job responsibilities
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 as 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (A0) in Occupational Therapy Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience
Required certificates
Valid License to practice issued professional council in Rwanda
Required competencies and key technical skills
Interpersonal and writing skills
Interpersonal skills
Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;