Job Title:Â Â Â Â Â Â Occupational Therapist (6 Positions)
Organization:Â Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC)
Duty Station:Â Kyangwali, Rwamwanja, and Nakivale settlements, Uganda
Reports to: Inclusive Education Assistant – USDC
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About the Company:
Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC) is an indigenous childhood non–government organisation in Uganda established in 1985 committed to recognizing and equalizing the rights of children with disabilities. USDC’s main aim is to help children with disabilities and their families to access resources and opportunities to enable them achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives.
Job Summary: Â Â 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 Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Intervention: Occupational Therapist (OT) will have rehabilitation
- responsibilities pertaining to fine motor activities, sensory and behavior activities.
- Conduct assessments of learners with disabilities to identify their strengths, needs, and rehabilitation goals.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Community Engagement: Engage with community members, parents, and caregivers to promote understanding and support for inclusive education practices.
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit regular progress reports and maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and adaptations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Qualifications: Diploma in occupational therapy.
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience working as an occupational therapist, preferably in humanitarian settings, in school setting, or with children with disabilities.
- Registration: Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., Uganda Occupational Therapy Association).
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles, practices, and tools.
- Communication and Interpersonal: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Language: Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Luganda, Kiswahili, Runyakitara) is an asset.
- Possession of the valid riding permit is a must.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field.
- Experience working with children with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), or other vulnerable populations.
How to Apply:
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:
- A cover letter (max.1 pages) outlining your experience, qualifications, and motivation for the role.
- An updated CV (max. 3 pages).
- Contact information of three professional referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Manager, Uganda Society for Disabled Children (USDC), Plot 112 Owen Road, Mulago Hill Kampala, Uganda. Apply only by email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 14th April, 2025 at 23.59 Hours.
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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