Occupational Therapy Professional Regulations Consultant

Consultancy Description

The Occupational Therapy Professional Regulations Consultant (OT Professional Regulations Consultant) will support activities related to developing OT professional regulation in the Rehab4U Activity network. Those activities will include creating the OT Scope of Practice based on national regulations, local context, and international best practices. 

Detailed Responsibilities

The OT Professional Regulations Consultant will take on the following specific responsibilities for the length of the consultancy:

Develop the OT Scope of Practice

• Analyse national regulations and international practices regarding the OT profession. 
• Hold meetings with stakeholders, notably the Ukraine Society of Ergotherapists (USET), to agree on the document framework. 
• Develop the draft Scope of Practice.
• Disseminate the draft Scope of Practice to the relevant stakeholders, notably USET, and incorporate any necessary changes
• Finalize the OT Scope of Practice. 

Communication and collaboration

• Establish and maintain consistent communication and collaboration with USET, recognizing it as the primary beneficiary of the development of the Occupational Therapy (OT) Scope of Practice.
• Engage with the OT Workforce Development Consultant as needed to receive relevant information and recommendations. 
• Provide timely updates to the OT Technical Specialist regarding progress and any challenges encountered in the development of the OT Scope of Practice.

Expected Deliverables

1. Prepare a draft of the Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice for review and share it with the Occupational Therapy Technical Specialist by April 2025.
2. Develop the final version of the Occupational Therapy Scope of Practice and submit it to the Occupational Therapy Technical Specialist by June 2025. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Master`s degree in Occupational Therapy
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in the occupational therapy field in both practice and educational settings.
• Strong understanding of the Ukrainian education, healthcare, and rehabilitation sectors and international best practices.
• Membership in the Ukraine Society of Ergotherapists.
• Fluency in Ukrainian, intermediate level in English

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format and in English to Відправити резюме , rolling until filled. Please include “Application for OT Professional Regulations Consultant: YOUR NAME” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

Momentum Wheels for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Momentum Wheels for Humanity encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.