Occupational Therapist - Local Hire

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments to evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental factors affecting independence.
• Provide rehabilitation and psychosocial support to patients with trauma-related injuries, neurological and physical disabilities including individuals with amputations and mobility limitations to enhance functional recovery and independence.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans aimed at improving patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills, coordination, cognitive functioning, and adaptive skills necessary for daily activities and social participation.
• Assess and recommend assistive devices and adaptive equipment, and provide training to patients and caregivers on their safe and effective use.
• Conduct home and environmental assessments and recommend basic adaptations to improve accessibility, safety, and functional independence.
• Provide patient-centered, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions appropriate for resource-constrained or emergency health settings.
• Support patients in regaining independence in self-care, mobility, and community participation.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home-based rehabilitation activities, adaptive strategies, and prevention of secondary complications.
• Collaborate closely with physiotherapists, rehabilitation nurses, medical doctors, MHPSS staff, and protection teams to ensure integrated and holistic rehabilitation services.
• Promote inclusion of persons with disabilities and support disability-sensitive rehabilitation approaches within health services.
• Participate in community awareness and outreach activities aimed at promoting rehabilitation services and disability inclusion.
• Ensure rehabilitation services are delivered in line with safeguarding, protection mainstreaming, accountability, and Do No Harm principles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Good in English both written and verbal is required.
• Valid and current professional license to practice.
• 1-3 yrs of professional experience in occupational therapy practice.
• Experience working with trauma-related injuries, neurological conditions, or physical disabilities.
• Experience in humanitarian or emergency settings is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation and disability inclusion principles.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and resource-constrained environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in conflict-affected or hardship contexts such as Gaza.
• Familiarity with WHO rehabilitation guidelines and humanitarian health standards (Sphere).
• Experience in multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams within emergency response programs.
• Training in community-based rehabilitation (CBR) approaches or assistive device adaptation.