Occupational Therapist Trainer

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist Trainer who can volunteer in a hybrid role both remotely (online) and in-country for a total of 6 months. 

• This assignment seeks to Improve theoretical and practical knowledge and experience by providing coaching and mentoring the occupational therapist and local team 
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree or higher education diploma in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 2 years’ professional experience, ideally with children 
• As a volunteer, you will support Support the center to develop resource materials for professional community and parents/care givers of children with intellectual disabilities and autism

About the Partner Organisation 

Erkhem Nandin Suvd (ENS) is a non-governmental and non-profit organisation established in 2019 to promote the rights and best interests of children with disabilities, regardless of their type. It provides holistic and essential rehabilitation and educational services to children with severe and complex disabilities, particularly those who are excluded from mainstream schools and early childhood educational settings. Our vision is to promote the rights, well-being, and development of children with severe types of disability who are excluded from inclusiveness and who cannot participate in mainstream kindergarten and school. Occupational therapy is an emerging profession in Mongolia, and there is a critical shortage of skilled and experienced practitioners trained to work with children with intellectual disabilities. Our center currently has only one occupational therapist, who is keen to improve theoretical and practical knowledge and experience by working with the Australian volunteer. The volunteer will help to improve not only the occupational therapist’s skill and knowledge but also our  local team’s capacity to support the children-particularly those with intellectual disabilities and autism in developing essential skills for daily living, play and learning. Additionally, the volunteer will deliver workshops and training sessions for parents of children with disabilities, helping them better understand developmental assessments and gain knowledge to support their child’s rehabilitation and learning.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.