Manager – Occupational Diseases Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board

The Workers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB is a social security scheme responsible for compensating workers in respect of accidents suffered and diseases contracted during the course of employment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act No. 10 of 1999 of the laws of Zambia

The Workers Compensation Fund Control Board invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian citizens to all the following vacant positions;

MANAGER – OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES X1

A. JOB PURPOSE
The Manager – Occupational Diseases assess the client functional domains consult with other stakeholders then design and implementing an effective goal-oriented rehabilitation program, build a rehabilitation team who can support the client’s over their home community and workplace as well as assess any suitable re-deployment into an alternative job.

B. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with client at intake in the hospital prior to discharge in their home or on their worksite: utilise specialised occupational therapy knowledge and skills to assess for activities of daily living skills, needs, productivity, and leisure
• Research, develop, deliver and supervise implementation of goal oriented rehabilitation programs including the full or partial restoration of activities and living skills, and leisure and return to work activities for individuals with occupational injuries
• Consult with family members and other healthcare professionals involved on the client’s rehab team as needed from initial assessment through to discharge
• Provide ongoing management and analysis of a client progress towards rehabilitation goals
• Documental all relevant clinical data and discharge reports on the timelines required by the Board
• Provide supervision, education and support to Unregulated Support Personnel such as Therapy Assistants, according to the needs of the client
• Actively participate in inter-disciplinary meetings to share best practices and generate creative solutions
• Engage professional development opportunities appropriate to clinical practice in the field of Occupational Therapy
• Ensure that the practice of Occupational Therapy conducted in accordance with the regulatory bodies
• Understand and comply with the legal requirements of licensure, legislation scope of practice and policies and procedures of the Board
• Protect the individual’s beliefs and values an and the right to confidentiality, privacy, respect and dignity

C. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have the following:

• Grade Twee (2) School Centrale
• Degree in Medicine (MDCHD) or equivalent
• Masters Degree in any field.
• At least five (5) years’ work experience in Middle or Senior Management position
• Member of the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA)
• Registered with Health Profession Council of Zama (HPCZ)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills involving the identification of problems analysis of information formulation of workable solutions and the recommendation of appropriate solutions
• Communication skills of a high standard, both verbally and in writing, including proficiency in the English language and the effective presentation of information.
• Strategic planning and program evaluation skills for public or private organisations
• Ability and experience in formulating and composing policy across a wide range of subjects relating to  social security activities as relates to occupational therapy and management
• Effectiveness in operating in an across disciplines and departmental lines, both as a member and as a leader
• Ability to develop new technical skills and embrace technology and techniques
• Project development project management skills including budget management
• Well developed and high level organisation skills •
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills of a high standard .
• Ability to keep up to date with legislative and policy changes
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Adaptability to computing systems as operated by the Organisation from time to time and an awareness of relevant technological applications