King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education, and research”.

This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction.

The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services.

King Faisal Hospital Kigali is looking for suitable candidate to fill the following positions

POSITION: Occupational Therapist

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

•  He/she must have Bachelor’s degree   (A0) in  Occupational Therapist.
•  He/she should have a Minimum of   2 years of working experience in   Complex Hospital
• He/she must have Experience in  Occupational Therapy Practice
•  Having worked with neuro occupational   therapy services (Stroke, Spinal Cord   Injury, Cerebral Palsy etc. ) is an added   value
•  Requires appropriate qualification plus   registration with Health Professions   Council of Rwanda as an Occupational   Therapist 

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•   Willing and able to deliver services   effectively and efficiently in order to meet  client requirements.
•   Teaching & management skills is an       added advantage
•  Knowledge of health & safety standards   and requirements is an added advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication   skills
•  Able to analyze detailed information
• Ability to work in a team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Awareness of the impact of reduced physical movement and mobility on the functional Performance   of the patients
•  Knowledge of correct range of movements and physical orientation of the body in relation to   animate and inanimate objects
•  Knowledge of corrective measures to alleviate pain, suffering and restricted movement for the   patients.
•  Knowledge of the circumstances contributing to an unsafe environment for patients and staff, and   identified and brought to the attention of the Director: PAMs Services.  
•  Awareness of the scope of practice pertaining to Occupational Therapists in Rwanda and the     monitoring of their practice in the hospital to ensure the patients receive quality care
•  Be aware of the processes that govern peer review and credentialing as required by the   Professional  Body and participate as is expected
•  Be particularly aware of the assessment guidelines.
• HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues complied with.
• Corrective measures taken if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Director: PAMs Service
• Assist with the setting of objectives for self and interns to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the department and Hospital.
• Appropriate written induction programmes available and utilised for all new staff

• Relevant clinical based teaching programmes in place and accurate training records maintained.
• Appropriate training and professional education received by Occupational Therapists
• Staff attendance assured and training provided where appropriate on mandatory training sessions and accurate records of these maintained
• Affiliated Institutions of Higher Education liaised with to ensure that the learning environment is appropriate for both pre- and post-registration students and any action identified through audit undertaken
• Participation in the education and assessment of staff undertaking a specialist course or further education programmes undertaken.
• Knowledge and skills in Developing and conducting research in the practice of Occupational Therapy is considered.

How to Apply: Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Cantered Care.

Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic credentials, National ID, Recommendation letter from a previous employer and criminal record, and valid license to practice to the link mentioned above by December 6^th, 2024.

KFH, R is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

ZERIHUN ABEBE; M.D.,

 Chief Executive Officer