Lecturer - Occupational Therapy

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development in line with OTCK and CUE requirements.
• Promote disability inclusion and community-based rehabilitation through research and outreach.
• Mentor students and participate in departmental work.
• Teach occupational therapy courses such as occupational science, activity analysis, physical, mental-health and paediatric occupational therapy, and assistive technology.
• Conduct practical sessions and supervise clinical and community placements.
• Set and mark examinations; supervise student research projects.

Academic and other Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or a closely related rehabilitation science from a recognised university.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognised university.
• Registered and licensed by the Occupational Therapy Council of Kenya (OTCK), with a valid practising licence.
• At least two (2) years' university-level teaching experience.

• Degrees from universities recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE); foreign qualifications must be recognised or equated by CUE.
• Current registration and a valid practising licence with the relevant regulatory body, where the profession is regulated.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (integrity), where applicable, and be able to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.

• Willingness to teach and supervise across classroom, laboratory or skills-lab, clinical and community settings as the programme requires.

• Good communication, mentorship, teamwork and ICT/e-learning skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Tangaza University.