The Vihiga County Government is situated in the Western Region of Kenya, with its headquarters in Mbale. It shares borders with Nandi, Kisumu, Siaya, and Kakamega Counties. As a key administrative body in the former Western Province, Vihiga County serves a population of 612,000 across its five constituencies: Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia, and Vihiga.
The County Government is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and actively encourages applications from People Living with Disabilities, Youth, and Women.
Assistant Occupational Therapist III – Vihiga County Government
Company Overview
The Vihiga County Government serves a population of 612,000 in Western Kenya. Headquartered in Mbale, it is committed to providing public services and promoting equal opportunity employment.
Job Overview
Location: Vihiga County, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Deadline: June 27, 2025
💰 Salary: Not specified
Job Summary
The Assistant Occupational Therapist III will serve as an entry-level professional within the occupational therapy cadre at the Vihiga County Government. Working under the guidance of a senior officer, this role involves assessing patients, formulating treatment plans, maintaining records, collecting data for research, sensitizing the community on occupational therapy issues, and preparing periodic reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry grade into the occupational therapist cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.
Specifically, duties and responsibilities will involve:
- Assessing and formulating patient's treatment plan.
- Maintaining record and data relating to patients.
- Collecting data for operational research.
- Sensitizing the community on occupational therapy issues.
- Preparing periodic reports.
- Assisting in the implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Ensuring adherence to occupational therapy standards and protocols.
- Participating in continuous professional development.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a Recognized Institution.
- Certificate in Computer Application skills from a recognized Institution.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their filled job application forms with copies of their:
✅Employment Form [⇩ Click Here To Download]
✅Detailed Descriptions [⇩ Click Here To Download]
- National Identity/passport
- Academic and Professional certificates
- Current Chapter Six compliance certificates
Submit these documents to the undersigned on or before June 27, 2025.
VIHIGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI.
Please Note:
- County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth, and Women to apply.
- County Public Service Board does not charge any recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because Our services are absolutely free.
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
- Those with certificates from foreign institutions must have them certified by the relevant authority.
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