Head of Education & Rehabilitation Services

Overview

• Education and Rehabilitation Officer • Location: Nairobi, Kenya • Reports To: Head of Education & Rehabilitation Services Overall Purpose of the Role The job holder plays a key role in providing quality adapted computer skills, Orientation & mobility (O&M) and Activities of Daily Living to both newly blind and those who wish to refresh their basic computer soft skills. Key Responsibilities and Duties • Work with students enrolled for Adapted computer training. • Develop and Implement the Individual training plans for training blind, low vision and sighted trainees at the Centre for Adaptive Technology (CAT) • Ensure that the trainees are scheduled in time for their various classes and keep a roaster for the attendance • Provide course out lines to individual trainees and ensure learners are informed of their daily schedules from beginning to the end of the course • Conduct psychosocial talks in preparation for rehabilitation training among the newly blinded • Train students enrolled for Braille skills, • Train student in Orientation & Mobility and Activities of Daily Living • Prepare Braille reading cards of words, sentences and short stories guided by Braille Primer (Manual Qualifications and Experience • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education/ social sciences or its equivalent. • Aleast 3 years’ work experience in education sector especially in inclusive education or with learners with visual impairment/ disability, will be an added advantage. • Knowledge of education sector policy, child rights and protection issues • Experience in facilitating community-based training, capacity building school managements, and awareness campaigns. Additional Information • Job Group: KSB/JB/05 • Salary Entry: Kes. 74,353/Month • This is a Permanent & Pensionable Position