Occupational Therapist at CCBRT

Occupational Therapist at CCBRT

Vacancy: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Ref: 2023 – 15

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be the leading provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa and serves as healthcare social enterprise and through development programmes in the community and the most vulnerable. Committed to preventing lifelong disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities including obstetric fistula repairs. Its recently opened Maternity and Newborn Wing serves as a referral centre for high risk and emergency deliveries in the region of Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.

In order to strengthen our Rehabilitation services,

we are looking for an dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team.

The role

As part of CCBRT’s multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, you provide quality Occupational Therapy services (including counseling and education) to CCBRT clients according to CCBRT guidelines and clients needs. You contribute to the positive experience of clients at CCBRT Rehabilitation Department in all aspects.

You identify the request for service and main problem of the clients and prepare and execute an individual rehabilitation plan with goals and Interventions. Provide Occupational Therapy services and help to clients with physical and cognitive conditions take part in daily activities. Order, measure and provide necessary equipment for the clients.

Be a teamplayer that is punctual, committed and execute tasks that are to be completed by the team. Collaborate closely with the other therapists and staff in the rehabilitation team. Ensure administration regarding patients is completed as per CCBRT guidelines and systems.

The candidate

• Diploma of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensed Occupational Therapist who is allowed to practice by Medical Council of Tanganyika
• A member of Associaton of Occupational Therapists in Tanzania
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as Occupational Therapist with excellent track record
• Computer literate
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both English and Swahili)
• A pro-active attitude and eagerness to work

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please submit your curriculum vitae with 2 references and a cover letter telling us why you believe you are the right person for the role.

CCBRT is an equal opportunities employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply.

Please send your application via email to: recruitment.ccbrt@ccbrt.org.

Please indicate job reference number: 2023 – 15| DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5th July 2023

(selection process is ongoing so assessment might commence upon receipt of suitable applications)