Post of Hand Occupational Therapist

One Hand Occupational Therapist with Five year experience is require for our unit very urgently, if selected, your CV will processed very soon.
1. Must have clinical experience irrespective of PG or UG.(PG Plus three years experience will NOT be counted as five years)
2. AIOTA membership is preferred.
3. You would be joining here in core group of OT Hand team directly if are selected, so up date in this area is needed.
4.Basic Computer application is essential (non-certified skill)

(tax free pay, with free accommodation and good pay scale)

Send your CV to Ms.Shoba HOD of OT unit, Doha Schacko1@hmc. org.qa and Hand unit OT supervisor Ms.Monique Lablanc Mleblanc@hmc. org.qa

Kind request do NOT send your CV if you doN't have Hand OT Experience or trying your chance, since it may hinder the selection procedure for our friends.

Post Project Occupational Therapist in Handicap International

Project Occupational Therapist
Handicap International
Location : Srinagar/Ganderbal Jammu and Kashmir, India
Length of contract : Till 14th September 2010
Start date: ASAP
Closing date for application : 26th October 2009

Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit-making, it works alongside persons with disabilities, whatever the context, in response to humanitarian crises and the effects of extreme poverty. Handicap International implements programmes of assistance to persons and local organisations, inclusion programmes and programmes focusing on the fight against the main causes of disability. It runs projects in approximately 60 countries, with the support of a network of eight national associations (France, Germany, Belgium, Canada, the United States, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and Switzerland)

The organisation employs almost 3300 people worldwide, 330 of whom work in France and in its European and North American national associations.

JOB CONTEXT
Since 1988, Handicap International is promoting mainstreaming of disability in all sectors to reduce vulnerability of persons with disabilities in India. Handicap International works in partnership for an inclusive, barrier-free and rights-based society. HI in India is currently implementing projects in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction, Public Health, Physical Rehabilitation, disabling diseases and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in states of Bihar, Orissa, Gujarat, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

In accordance to its mandate, Handicap International has launched a project to develop quality rehabilitation services for children with disabilities in Kashmir (India) in partnership with a local NGO. The project has been launched with financial support from European Commission Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). The overall objective of the project is to improve participation of Children with Disabilities (CwDs) and youth of Jammu and Kashmir (India) in mainstream society through building quality community based and specialised physical rehabilitation care.

JOB MANDATE
Under the overall leadership of Project Disability Manager, the Occupational Therapist will be a part of the project technical team.

KEY TASKS
I. THERAPY
§ Identify the individuals in need of rehabilitation, conduct initial assessment, and provide appropriate occupational therapy care .
§ Maintain good collaboration and coordination with PT/P&O/CBR and management / colleagues, particularly in terms of client treatment and follow up.
§ Identify and organize referral to appropriate internal (i.e. psychologist, recreational centre) and specialized services.
§ Develop education material to be distributed to patients and their families and transfer basic skills to family members to ensure proper care of the patients and to minimise the risks of secondary complications and to prevent disability.
§ Provide training to mothers and caregivers of children with disability on basic home therapy, activities of daily living (group and individual sessions) and use of hand positioning devices.
§ Support CBR team in developing training materials and providing training to community volunteers in areas relevant to Occupational Therapy.
§ To follow-up and arrange appropriate discharge of all patients in a timely manner.
§ Maintain individual file for each person with disability receiving Occupational Therapy and carry out regular follow up as per the requirement of the particular person.
§ Comply with the management systems of the Rehabilitation center pertaining to service delivery of PWDs.
§ To participate in the provision of essential equipment for the OT clinic and to ensure that the equipment is maintained in good working condition
§ To participate in the provision of an initial stock of supplies needed for the OT clinic and to ensure that regular inventories are carried out and additional supplies ordered as needed
§ To communicate regularly with PT (and P & O Manager as needed) to share information on patients and ensure that patients receive a cohesive treatment plan
§ To participate in the mobile clinic, carrying out all duties above specific to that mobile clinic


II. AIDS AND APPLIANCES
§ For people requiring aids and appliances for activities of daily living or positioning, identify, order (in a timely manner) and provide the appropriate items.
§ Provide training on aid or appliance use to the person and his/her family.
§ To support the CBR Officer in training of volunteers on aids and appliances.
§ Follow-up provision of aids and appliances by volunteers and ensure appropriate use.
§ Undertake appropriate design and modification of aids and appliances, and of home environment based on specific individual and home/camp context.

III. REPORTING AND COORDINATION
§ Respect all guidelines of documentation within the project.
§ Keep data records in respect of each patient seen, using the standard format.
§ Write case studies (also support the project team to do the same) on beneficiaries and activities of the project.
§ Write activity and progress reports, including compilation of statistics.
§ Support the Project Disability Manager in carrying out monitoring and evaluation of the project activities to ensure expected results are being reached and activities are implemented according to the work plan.
§ Regular collaboration with implementing partners, health facilities and other organizations/authorities as required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited University
Minimum 4 yrs experience as Occupational Therapist preferably with INGO/NGO. Experience in CBR is advantage.
Good training skills
Good organisation & adaptive skills
High level of flexibility and strong interpersonal skills
Familiar with MS Office, Internet and emails.
Good verbal and written abilities in English & Hindi as well as the capacity to interact with different kind of stakeholders (families, volunteers, local government officials). Knowledge of local language will be an advantage.

Gross salary will be in the range of INR 20000 – 25000 pm and will commensurate with experience and qualification of the selected candidate. In addition, the other benefits are accidental & hospitalization insurances, medical reimbursement for self & dependents (maximum INR 10000 p.a).

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with Disabilities for employment in HI.

Please send in your resume with cover letter to jobs@handicap-international-india.org. Please mention the position “Occupational Therapist – J&K” in the subject of the e-mail. Kindly note that the resumes with incorrect subject on the e-mail will not be valid for screening.

Continuing Occupational Therapy Education (COTE) programme on “Sensory Integration

Continuing Occupational Therapy Education (COTE) programme on “Sensory Integration – Theory & Therapy” for qualified Occupational Therapists which was scheduled on 26th & 27th October 2009

Mrs. Anjali Joshi, Ex Associate Professor (OT) , KEM Hospital, Mubai who is a experienced practitioner in Sensory integration Therapy has agreed to be the resource person for the above programme.

Above programme will be conducted at SVNIRTAR from 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM on the scheduled days. You are requested to nominate the suitable Occupational Therapist(s) of your organization on the prescribed registration form attached with the letter (photocopies are acceptable). Registration fees for the workshop is Rs. 300/- for professional and Rs. 200/- for PG students. Registration fees should be paid in the form of account payee demand draft drawn on any Nationalized bank in favor of “Director, SVNIRTAR” Payable at Cuttack and sent to the course coordinator by 19.10.09 with filled up registration form.

The completed application form should be sent by registered Post only. Registration can be done through E-mail (jhunu_9@yahoo.in) but the course fee in form of Demand Draft must be sent along with the hard copy through registered post only. Please note that, the candidates other than the State/Central Govt employees who are planning to attend the COTE will be paid traveling allowance in the sleeper class/Bus fare by the shortest route.
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Contact Person:


(A. Senapati)
Asst. Prof. (OT)
Course Coordinator
Email: (jhunu_9@yahoo.in)







S.V. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION TRAINING AND RESEARCH

PO- BAIROI, DIST- CUTTACK, (ORISSA) - Pin- 754 010
REGISTRATION FORM FOR C.O.T.E.

Name of the programme and date : -----------------------------------------

Applicant’s name (In block letters) : -----------------------------------------

Age/ Sex : -----------------------------------------

Educational qualification : -----------------------------------------

Designation : -----------------------------------------

Name & address of the
Organization : -----------------------------------------

Mailing address : ----------------------------------------

: City--------Pin-------State----------
: Phone-----------Mobile-------------
: E-mail--------------------------------
Area of work : -----------------------------------------

Years of experience : -----------------------------------------

Demand draft : No. -----------Date-------------------
: Drawn on----------------------------

Note: Registration fees should be paid in the form of account payee demand draft drawn on any Nationalized bank in favor of “Director, SVNIRTAR” Payable at Cuttack and be sent to the course coordinator with filled up registration form.

Return the filled up form to Course Coordinator: Mrs. A Senapati, Asst. Prof. (OT) Department of OT, SVNIRTAR, PO-Bairoi. Dist-Cuttack (ORISSA) - 754010

A candidate may consider to register through E-mail addressed to Mrs. A Senapati, Asst Prof(OT) (jhunu_9@yahoo.in). However the course fee in form of Demand Draft must be sent along with the hard copy through registered post only.

Occupational therapy In UGC

UGC REGULATIONS
ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF
IN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND MEASURES FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
2009
To be published in the Gazette of India
Part III Sector 4
University Grants Commission
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi-110002.

4.4.6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
TEACHE RS
1. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:
1.1. Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy (B.O.T./B. Th.O./B.O.Th.),
Masters in Occupational Therapy (M.O.Th/M.Th.O./M.Sc. O.T/M.OT.) with at least
55% of marks from recognized University.
1.2. NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines
for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted subject to the conditions stipulated in these
Regulations in clause.3.3.3.
2. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
Master in Occupational Therapy (M.O.T./M.O.Th./M.Sc. O.T.) with 5 years total
experience as Assistant Professor.
Desirable : Higher qualification such as Ph.D Qualification in any discipline in
occupational therapy recognized by U.G.C

3. PROFESSOR:
3.1. Masters in Occupational Therapy (M.O.T. / M.O.Th./M.Th.O./M.Sc. O.T.) with 10
years total experience including 3 years experience as Associate Professor
(Occupational Therapy)
3.2 Ph. D. in any discipline in occupational therapy recognized by U.G.C..
4. PRINCIPAL / DIRECTOR / DEAN:
4.1.Masters in Occupational Therapy (M.O.T./M.Th.O./M.Oth./M.Sc. O.T.) with
atleast 10 years total experience, including experience as Professor (Occupational
Therapy).
4.2. Senior most of the Professor shall be the Principal / Director / Dean.
4.3. Ph. D. in any discipline in occupational therapy recognized by U.G.C.
4.4 A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based
Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC in these
Regulations shall be a mandatory requirement for all the posts specified under 4.4.
6 and -4.4.7.


4.5 The appointment of allied field shall be at the lowest level of Assistant Professor.

For details visit http://www.ugc.ac.in/notices/UGCregulations2009.pdf

Occupational Therapist Job in Mumbai

Occupational Therapist Job in Mumbai
Job DescriptionWestern Railway has an opening for the post of Occupational Therapist at the Jagjivan Ram Hospital, Mumbai.This is a walk-in job.Date of Interview:21.10.2009 Time: 10.00 Hrs.Venue: ROOM NO. 22 ADMINISTRATIVE WING OF THE HOSPITAL.Qualifications: 10 + 2 in (with Science) plus Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy. Age Limit:18 - 33 yearsNote: Application is for filling up of Para-Medical staff in group “C” on contract basis up to 30.06.2010 or till the availability of regular candidates through RRB whichever is earlier.

Terms & Conditions:-1. The appointment is purely on contract basis up to at the fixed Remuneration.2. The number of vacancies may vary at the time of engagement.3. The candidates are not entitled for any other benefits like house rent allowance, dearness allowance, city compensatory allowance, travel benefits etc.4. The contract can be terminated by the Railway at any time during the contract by giving 07 days notice without assigning any reason.5. Walk in interview as per the dates and time shown. 6. Original Certificates and attested Xerox copies of caste, birth, and educational/academic qualification certificate work experience along with bio- data and two photographs.7. Reference letter from the principal head master of the recognized school/college/ institution, Block Development officer, Post Master or Panchayat Inspector.8. Two addresses of close relatives or friends.9. Select list will be drawn and appointment will be as per the merits.10. Candidates appointed on contract with the railways will not have any claims or rights for his/her continuity in service or automatic extension of the terms of the contract. Their services will be terminated at the end of the contract period.11. Detailed terms and conditions will be provided at the time of engagement.12. Selected candidates will have to undergo prescribed Medical Examination.13. No communications will be entertained in this regard.How to Apply: Download and fill in the application form: http://www.wr.indianrail.gov.in/absoluteig/gallery/link_files/Application%20Form.pdf

Employer: Western Railway is a Govt.railway network

Post of Occupational Therapist in Chennai

Post of Occupational Therapist in Chennai
Organization name: - FIVE - Centre for child development.
Place: -Chennai.
Qualification: - fresh passed out UG Occupational Therapist
Contact: - Full Time.
Working hours: - 9am -1pm and 4pm to 8pm.
Salary scale: - 11000 per month.
To Apply please contactMelwin Isaac.Send your resume to melwinisaac@ yahoo.co. In.or call + 091 91761 01125.

Formation of indian society of hand therapist

formation of indian society of hand therapist
Indian Society for Surgery of Hand (ISSH) was formed in 1973. The ISSH is working in the Country to promote and direct the development of hand surgery and Rehabilitation. ISSH has taken initiative for formation of Indian Society for Hand Therapist (ISHT).The basic objective of the proposed ISHT is to provide a platform for qualified therapists both Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist to interact with each other and with the hand surgeons for developing quality care in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation. At present ISSH has proposed that the ISHT will function under the banner of ISSH until the formation of independent bylaws and constitution of ISHT followed by legal registration formalities. This process may take a while. At present the membership will be a dual membership i.e. Associate membership of ISSH and life membership of ISHT.Common platform for Therapists and SurgeonsAs a primary step towards bringing the Therapists and Surgeons on the same platform ISSH is holding its 33rd Annual Conference at New Delhi from 4th to 6th December 2009. All Therapists may please note that two senior Therapists i.e. Ms. Lynne Feehan- President of International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT), Canada and Ms. Sarah Ewald- Secretary General IFSHT, Switzerland are the visiting overseas faculties. The Organizing Secretary of the ISSH 2009 conference has conveyed that Ms. Lynne Feehan and Ms. Sarah Ewald will be conducting workshop, symposium and interactive sessions with Indian therapist on 4th December 2009. Registration fees for the Therapists is Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand) only per day. The Registration form and other details are available on www.issh2009.com Interested Therapists may consider attending the one day program on 4th December 2009 during the Conference at New Delhi

wanted occupational therapist - Chennai

wanted occupational therapist - Chennai
Wanted full time fresh Occupational therapist in Five - center for child development in chennai.Working hours - 9am - 1 pm and 4pm to 8 pm.Salary scale - 11000 per month. Applysend your resume to - melwinisaac@yahoo.co.inContact no. 9176101125.thank you,Melwin Isaac

work shop_ challenging Behavior

workshop_ Challenging Behavior
HelloChallenging behavior is defined as "culturally abnormal behavior(s) of such intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is placed in serious jeopardy, or behavior which is likely to seriously limit or deny access to the use of ordinary community facilities". Over the past 60 years, applied behavior analysis (ABA) has become recognized as the treatment of choice for behavior problems associated with mental retardation, autism-spectrum disorders, brain injury, and other disorders. SOCH and ABA India invites you for a workshop on “Overcome Severe & Challenging Behaviors In Children With Autism & Developmental Disabilities Using Positive Practice” on 22nd October 2009. Lori Ann Doston, Director Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis, California (USA) will be the resource person for the program. Venue : MP Hall, Powergrid Township, Gurgaon, HaryanaRegardsManish Samnani (OT)Team Leader, Events Coordination Committee,ABA IndiaPhone: 09810887523, msamnani@rediffmail.com

Job for Occupational Therapist in Bangalore

Organization:-Sanjeevini Montessori International – Bangalore. Karnataka, India
An Occupational Therapist Required to work with children of special needs in Bangalore.
Contact person : Kalyani Ganapathy
Email: kalaganapathy@sanjeevinimontessori.in
Please email your resume.

Occupational Therapist for US, UK, UAE and INDIA

Alpha Vista Services Inc. a leading Multinational Allied Health Services company having offices in US, UK, UAE and India.
We practice in niche area of providing Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy to wide variety of facilities including Schools, Hospitals, Rehabilitation, Acute and Sub Acute centers and runs Special Education Clinics in India and US. The current revenue of the company is over US $ 30 million with more than 500 employees worldwide. Vision to be a World Leader in the field of Allied Health care Services.
For our operations across United States, we are looking for qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist professionals to be a part of our expanding team.
We offer excellent salary, benefits, free visa and Air Ticket to US, green card sponsorship etc.
Please contact at the below mention details for further information and visit our website www.alphavistausa.com
Rajat Mehrotra – Manager
Email ID: rajat@alphavistausa.com
Contact Number: +91 484 4074890
Mobile Number: +91 9744515005

COURSE ON "ANTE NATAL CARE" in Pebbles Rehab Centre Chennai

3 day course on "ANTE NATAL CARE" [U.S. CERTIFIED CHILD BIRTH EDUCATOR COURSE] to be held from 25th to 27th September, 2009 at Pebbles Rehab Centre, Chennai.
This course will be conducted by Dr. Magadha Wagh-Shaan for the professionals who wish to help pregnant ladies smoothen the process of pregnancy, labor and delivery, to provide answers to questions about pregnancy and to ease the discomforts.
Venue: Pebbles Rehab Centre#8/4, State Bank Officers Colony,1st Street, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600106Phone: 044-23630668, 32975552
Date 25th September to 27th September 2009 Time 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMCourse Fee Rs 6,000/- Per Person
For further information please visit www.pebblesrehabcentre.com

Occupational therapy job in Ruby Hall clinic,Pune

Job profile
Neuro, Cancer, Cardiac, and other general conditions as well as orthopedic cases are there.Company Profile
Ruby Hall Clinic is a multi specialty hospital dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and research related to various diseases. A 500 bed hospital, Ruby Hall Clinic has state of the art facilities in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurology, Nuclear Science Center, Diagnostic Center, Intensive Care Units a Blood Bank and a Cancer unit.
Desire qualification
Graduate in Occupational Therapy from recognized Institute1-2 Yrs of Experience.Familiar with English, Hindi & Marathi.Good Communication Skill.
Contact Details
Ruby Hall Clinic40, Sasoon Road,Pune- 411001Tel.: (020)-26123391 (8 lines) Fax: (020)-66455563Email: mailto:pmrf@giaspn01.vsnl.net.in