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Job Description
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), under the National Child Disability Assistance Programme NCDAP invites suitable applicants to fill the positions below, to complement the existing National, Regional and District level expertise
in disability.
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
- No. of Vacancies: One (01)
- Reports to: Senior Medical Rehabilitation Officer
- Duty Station: National/Regional field-based support
Job Purpose
To provide foundational clinical expertise in physical impairments screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, improving daily living skills, independence, mobility, effective referrals/case management, and follow-up in consultation with other service providers, for timely and quality re/habilitation outcomes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Guiding on early identification protocols of physical and neurological impairments at household/community level, and facility level assessments for timely management
- Supporting prevention, screening, treatment, re/habilitation of physical and neurological difficulties among the targeted categories
- Supporting alignment of diagnostics and prescriptions especially appropriate fittings for assistive physical and neurological devices/technologies/supplies
- Guiding caregivers/parents and CBR workers on preventive measures, improved mobility, independence, daily living skills approaches, and rehabilitation therapies per level of impairment
- Providing leadership in the design and implementation of multi-level and multi-stakeholder rehabilitation interventions for Persons with physical and neurological impairments
- Guiding in the development, review and evaluation of physical impairments management standards/operational approaches for different stakeholders (parents/guardians, centers, schools, Health facilities, among other duty bearers)
- Developing and operationalizing a comprehensive multi-sectorial partnership/referral framework for public and private rehabilitation service providers at different levels, for timely access to appropriate services by Persons with physical and neurological Disabilities
- Capacity building of relevant Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Local Governments and Civil Society including Child Homes/Centers, and caregivers in terms of their critical roles in screening, assessment and rehabilitation for timely reporting and better outcomes for targeted people with physical disabilities
- Guiding on emerging disabling conditions and cost effective rehabilitation approaches for persons with physical and neurological disabilities
- Guiding on integration of prevention and rehabilitation indicators for physical and neurological impairments in reporting frameworks in line with MOH, MOES and WHO standards
- Designing and implementing a risk management plan in the screening, assessment, referral and case management framework for physical and neurological impairments
- Mentoring Local Government and centers of Persons with Disabilities in cost effective and quality screening, assessment and case management for children with physical and neurological impairments
- Mobilizing resources to expand the scope and coverage of physical and neurological rehabilitation services
- Any other task as assigned
Qualifications
- Three-year Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Other qualifications in disability assessments, neurology are essential
Experience
- At least 4 years of professional experience in diagnosis of people with physical and neurological impairments and rehabilitation work for persons with physical and neurological disabilities
- Must include a minimum of 2 years’ verifiable experience working with children with physical and neurological disabilities in lower health facilities or on rehabilitation outreach programs in community settings
- Evidence on disability rehabilitation work experience (links, pictures, reports, etc.) should be attached as part of the application documents
Competencies
- Strong technical skills in rehabilitation especially child disability management
- Coaching and Capacity Building
- Disability screening and assessment protocols
- Skills in application of modern assistive technologies/devices/rehabilitation supplies
- Data management skills
- Reporting skills
Interested eligible applicants should submit applications including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National ID, and copies of Academic Certificates and Certified Transcripts, to Email: ncdap@mglsd.go.ug not later than 17: 00hrs on Friday 22nd May, 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Details of the job descriptions are attached, and can be accessed by clicking the button below to download the PDF.
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- Eligible Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Gender and Labour House, Plot 2, George Street,
P.O. Box 7136, KAMPALA
Tel: +256 414 673 526
Email: ncdap@mglsd.go.ug
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