6 Occupational Therapist
2025-04-09T05:27:34+00:00
Uganda Society for Disabled Children
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FULL_TIME
Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management
2025-04-18T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Location: Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Inclusive Education Assistant - USDC
Job Summary:
We are seeking six highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapists (two per
settlement) to support the implementation of disability inclusive education activities in
Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements. The successful candidates will work closely
with settlement based Inclusive Education Assistant, as well as Physiotherapists (PTs), teachers,
community members, and children with disabilities to assess learners' needs and adapt learning
environments and materials to promote inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assessment and Intervention: Occupational Therapist (OT) will have rehabilitation
responsibilities pertaining to fine motor activities, sensory and behavior activities.
2. Conduct assessments of learners with disabilities to identify their strengths, needs, and
rehabilitation goals.
3. Adaptation of Learning Environments: Work collaboratively with Inclusive Rehabilitation
Officers to adapt learning environments, including classrooms and school facilities, ensuring
they are accessible and inclusive for all learners.
4. Provision and Adaptation of Learning Materials: Provide and Adapt learning materials,
including educational resources and equipment, to meet the individual needs of learners with
disabilities.
5. Collaboration with Teachers: Collaborate with teachers together with the settlement-based
disability Inclusive Education Assistant to develop and implement individualized
education/learning plans (IEPs/ILPs) that incorporate occupational therapy goals and
strategies.
6. Community Engagement: Engage with community members, parents, and caregivers to
promote understanding and support for inclusive education practices.
7. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit regular progress reports and maintain
accurate records of assessments, interventions, and adaptations.
Requirements:
1. Qualifications: Diploma in occupational therapy.
2. Experience: At least 2 years of experience working as an occupational therapist, preferably in
humanitarian settings, in school setting, or with children with disabilities.
3. Registration: Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Uganda Occupational
Therapy Association).
4. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and tools.
5. Communication and Interpersonal: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork
skills.
6. Language: Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Luganda, Kiswahili, Runyakitara) is an
asset.
7. Possession of the valid riding permit is a must.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field.
2. Experience working with children with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons
(IDPs), or other vulnerable populations.
1. Assessment and Intervention: Occupational Therapist (OT) will have rehabilitation responsibilities pertaining to fine motor activities, sensory and behavior activities. 2. Conduct assessments of learners with disabilities to identify their strengths, needs, and rehabilitation goals. 3. Adaptation of Learning Environments: Work collaboratively with Inclusive Rehabilitation Officers to adapt learning environments, including classrooms and school facilities, ensuring they are accessible and inclusive for all learners. 4. Provision and Adaptation of Learning Materials: Provide and Adapt learning materials, including educational resources and equipment, to meet the individual needs of learners with disabilities. 5. Collaboration with Teachers: Collaborate with teachers together with the settlement-based disability Inclusive Education Assistant to develop and implement individualized education/learning plans (IEPs/ILPs) that incorporate occupational therapy goals and strategies. 6. Community Engagement: Engage with community members, parents, and caregivers to promote understanding and support for inclusive education practices. 7. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit regular progress reports and maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and adaptations.
2. Experience: At least 2 years of experience working as an occupational therapist, preferably in humanitarian settings, in school setting, or with children with disabilities. 3. Registration: Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Uganda Occupational Therapy Association). 4. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and tools. 5. Communication and Interpersonal: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. 6. Language: Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Luganda, Kiswahili, Runyakitara) is an asset. 7. Possession of the valid riding permit is a must.
1. Qualifications: Diploma in occupational therapy. 2. Experience: At least 2 years of experience working as an occupational therapist, preferably in humanitarian settings, in school setting, or with children with disabilities. 3. Registration: Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Uganda Occupational Therapy Association). 4. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and tools. 5. Communication and Interpersonal: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. 6. Language: Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Luganda, Kiswahili, Runyakitara) is an asset. 7. Possession of the valid riding permit is a must. Desirable Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field. 2. Experience working with children with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), or other vulnerable populations.
JOB-67f605465139d
Vacancy title:
6 Occupational Therapist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Uganda Society for Disabled Children
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 18 2025
Duty Station:
Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements | Uganda | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Location: Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Inclusive Education Assistant - USDC
Job Summary:
We are seeking six highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapists (two per
settlement) to support the implementation of disability inclusive education activities in
Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements. The successful candidates will work closely
with settlement based Inclusive Education Assistant, as well as Physiotherapists (PTs), teachers,
community members, and children with disabilities to assess learners' needs and adapt learning
environments and materials to promote inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assessment and Intervention: Occupational Therapist (OT) will have rehabilitation
responsibilities pertaining to fine motor activities, sensory and behavior activities.
2. Conduct assessments of learners with disabilities to identify their strengths, needs, and
rehabilitation goals.
3. Adaptation of Learning Environments: Work collaboratively with Inclusive Rehabilitation
Officers to adapt learning environments, including classrooms and school facilities, ensuring
they are accessible and inclusive for all learners.
4. Provision and Adaptation of Learning Materials: Provide and Adapt learning materials,
including educational resources and equipment, to meet the individual needs of learners with
disabilities.
5. Collaboration with Teachers: Collaborate with teachers together with the settlement-based
disability Inclusive Education Assistant to develop and implement individualized
education/learning plans (IEPs/ILPs) that incorporate occupational therapy goals and
strategies.
6. Community Engagement: Engage with community members, parents, and caregivers to
promote understanding and support for inclusive education practices.
7. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit regular progress reports and maintain
accurate records of assessments, interventions, and adaptations.
Requirements:
1. Qualifications: Diploma in occupational therapy.
2. Experience: At least 2 years of experience working as an occupational therapist, preferably in
humanitarian settings, in school setting, or with children with disabilities.
3. Registration: Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Uganda Occupational
Therapy Association).
4. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and tools.
5. Communication and Interpersonal: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork
skills.
6. Language: Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Luganda, Kiswahili, Runyakitara) is an
asset.
7. Possession of the valid riding permit is a must.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field.
2. Experience working with children with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons
(IDPs), or other vulnerable populations.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
Job application procedure
If you are a motivated and experienced occupational therapist looking to make a difference in the
lives of children with disabilities, please submit your application, including:
1. A cover letter (max.1 pages) outlining your experience, qualifications, and motivation for the
role.
2. An updated CV (max. 3 pages).
3. Contact information of three professional referees.
For all jobs advertised above:
USDC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage persons with disabilities, women, and
refugees to apply. We guarantee interviews for qualified candidates who meet the minimum
qualifications.
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