GB JOBS: Occupational Therapist Needed at Murtala Muhammed Foundation(MMF)

The service of an Occupational Therapist is needed in an Orphanage Home with children with Physical and learning disabilities; this initiative is managed by a renowned NGO, Murtala Muhammed Foundation with

the aim of helping the children maximise their skills and live a fulfilled life.  

JOB DESCRIPTION:  OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

                       

JOB DUTIES

The Occupational therapist will be working with a diverse range of children who all have different needs. Their aim is to understand each child’s requirements and lifestyle so they can create the best environment, treatment plan for them.

                                         

The work of the occupational therapist will include:

·                     advise on specialist equipment to assist with daily activities;

·                     develop a rehabilitation programme to help re-build lost skills and restore lost confidence;

·                     advise on home and  environmental alterations, such as adjustments for wheelchair access;

·                     teach anxiety management techniques;

·                     coach children with learning difficulties or poor social skills, e.g. inhandling day to day activities and social interaction;

·                     mentor children on how to control their own behaviour;

·                     liaise with a wide variety of other professionals, such as doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, as well as carers etc

·                     organise support and rehabilitation groups for carers and clients;

·                     Evaluate each child’s progress and prepare reports that detail progress.

·                     Test and evaluate child’s' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.

·                      Select activities that will help children learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.

·                     Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.

·                     Help children improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills, using computer programs.

Qualification/Skill set

·         The ideal candidate must have at least a degree in Occupational therapyor related course.

·         Minimum of 3-5years experience of working with Children with Cerebral Palsy.

·         Must love children and be willing to work with challenged children

·         Very innovative and creative

·         Patient and Passionate for the job

SSend your CV and Cover Letter to :

     Murtala Muhammed Foundation

6th Floor, Foreshore Towers
2A, Osborne Rd, Ikoyi
Lagos Nigeria.

 OR

funmi@mmfng.org

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