Occupational Therapist

The role of the Occupational Therapist at Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) in Moshi is to provide high-quality occupational therapy rehabilitation services. This includes counselling and education to CCBRT clients based on their needs, delivered both in the clinic and in community settings as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer quality occupational therapy rehabilitation services (including counselling and education) to CCBRT clients as per their needs, both in the clinic and when required in the community, as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Oversee the provision of seating clinic services in both clinic and community settings, guaranteeing its efficiency, safety, and compliance with CCBRT requirements.
• Provide rehabilitation and counselling services both at the clinic and (when required) in the community as per the standards and guidelines of CCBRT.
• Handle Data, Reporting & Donor/Partner Liaison.

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate must have a Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy and must be a Licensed Occupational Therapist permitted to practice by the Medical Council of Tanganyika. The candidate must also be a member of the Association of Occupational Therapist in Tanzania. Essential practical skills include the ability to use electrotherapy machines and computer literacy. Good presentation skills, a pro-active attitude, and eagerness to work are also required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Swahili are mandatory. Additional specific trainings such as CP Management, Manual Therapy Certification, Communication Skills for Working with Patients/parents with Disabilities, Sensory Integration Therapy Training, and basic wheelchair knowledge are considered an added value.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with 3 references and a cover letter detailing why they are the right person for the role.

Applications must be sent via email to: recruitment@ccbrt.org.

Please indicate job reference number: 2025 – 27.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24th October 2025.

CCBRT encourages people with disabilities to apply and explicitly states that it does not request or accept money from applicants during the recruitment process.