Assistant Occupational Therapist III

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will worK under supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-

• Assessing patient’s treatment plan; maintaining records and data relating to patients; and maintaining an up-to-date data base for occupational therapy services for inputting into the integrated health information system;
• Providing holistic preventive, promotive, rehabilitative and palliative care using occupational therapy process in physical disabilities, paediatrics, sensory integration, mental health, geriatrics, ergonomics, home based care, school health, specialized driver assessment, speech facilitation, hand therapy, neuro developmental therapy; Carrying out clients educational, functional and vocational assessments and formulating necessary interventions; and Sensitizing the community on occupational therapy issues; advocating and promoting health education in the area of disability; and preparing periodic reports.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through the
Google Forms Link provided

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL APPLICANTS

• All applications shall be through the Google Forms Link provided to be received on or before 8th July, 2026.
• Applications and all other attachments should be attached as ONE PDF document of not more than 5 MB.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and Professional documents during the interview.
• Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts through the number +254715 052 052 and does not charge any fee at any point of the recruitment stages.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The County Government of Laikipia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Applications shall be addressed to: –

The Secretary/CEO,
Laikipia County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 52-20300,
NYAHURURU.