Provide hearing evaluation and consultation services to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of learners.Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of learners.Communicate effectively with all members of the inter disciplinary committeeuse specialized instruments and electronic equipment to test and measure hearing abilities and balance disordersdetermine the degree, type and location of hearing or balance problemsrecommend, select, fit or teach the learner how to use appropriate assistive listening devices (for example, hearing aids, cochlear implants, telephone adaptors, visual alarms)help parents and others facilitate communication for people who have hearing impairmentsmaintain the learners recordsconsult with and advise other health professionalsPrepare reports, records, and materials required.Diploma from KMTC or its equivalentHave 4 years working in an EARC or any related field.Previously worked in a hardship or marginalized area.Prepares and adapts materials in support of blind or visually impaired studentsTranscribes instructions, tests, classroom materials maps, textbooks, charts and other instructional materials into BraillePrepares a variety of other tactile and/or enlarged materials for students’ use, using a thermo phoning machineTranslates (interlines) Braille print for the benefit of classroom teacher, parents, specialists, and othersOperates an enlarging copying machine in duplicating Braille materialConsults with classroom teacher on material us and determines appropriate adaptations for individual studentsAssists TVI and/or classroom teacher by providing the and in support of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructionObserves performance of learners.Assists with assessments to monitor areas of needs and concerns and reports to classroom teacher.Certificate in Braille Transcription from KISE or KIBDemonstrated certification and fluency in Grade II Literacy Braille preferredFive years of experience transcribing in the blind community or in an educational setting with visually impaired learnersDemonstrated knowledge of basic child growth and developmentDemonstrated knowledge of effective learners behavioral management strategies and techniquesDemonstrated ability in effectively operating a Braille writer, with keyboarding skills at 40 words per minute(wpm) keyboard, and other office machines and equipmentCarrying individualized evaluation to determine occupational performance and prioritize on the functional rehabilitation.Doing therapeutic intervention to improve the client’s ability to perform daily activities and reach his/her rehabilitation goals.Modification of therapeutic techniques and development of new strategies to compensate for functional limitations.Working in collaboration with others to promote independence in all aspects of life.Advises on the need of disability and inclusion in participation in the community activities.Making referrals to appropriate medical implementing partnersCollecting and proper maintenance of data according to the requirement of the organizationDiploma in Occupational therapy from KMTC or a disability oriented field from any other reputable institution.Registered and Licensed by K.O.T.A4 years Minimum Practical ExperienceExperience conducting assessments and coordinating placement at EARC centers, SNE units is a plus advantage.Previous work experience in hardship, marginalized areas or emergency setting.Working experience in rehabilitation/inclusion of children with disabilities is an added-advantage.Establish and manage counselling services within the LWF schools set up.Work with teachers in various schools in identifying pupils who require counselling.Offer psycho- social needs to pupils in schools.Arrange for regular training workshops for staff on tips for counselling.Provide regular reports to school management on progress of each child under counselling.Provide follow up of children who have benefitted from the counselling programme.Keep counselling records confidentially and ensure child/client protection policies are adheredDegree in social sciences preferably psychology or higher diploma in the same field.At least 3 years of proven work experience in a similar position.Valid certificate of practiceAbility to identify pupils who require counselling support.Ability to offer psycho-social needs to pupils who require the same.Ability to train staff in basic counselling skills and how to identify pupils in need of counselling.Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment. They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 24th July, 2013:
HR Officer/Administrator
P.O Box 40870-00100, GPO, Or e-mail to: lwfddbeducation@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
