Kiptanui Collins

Dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with over 1.5 years of experience in paediatric and adult care settings. Adept at developing personalised therapy plans, conducting assessments, and implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance patients' functional abilities and quality of life. Also skilled in ergonomic and manual handling advisory from retail and community settings.

Seeking to leverage expertise and strong communication skills in a collaborative, patient-centred environment.

CARTI Interviewer - Ipsos Kenya - Lavington

(2026)

• Conducted structured telephone interviews for quantitative market research studies, adhering strictly to project guidelines and target quotas
• Conducted face-to-face and door-to-door quantitative and qualitative interviews for market research studies using CAPI technology and electronic data collection tablets

Shop Attendant & Ergonomics Advisor - Seven Sunday Kenya - Mombasa

(2025-07 - 2026-04)

Managed the cashier desk and oversaw daily sales operations, ensuring accurate transactions and excellent customer service. Supervised stock handling and advised staff and customers on safe lifting techniques for heavy loads, correct body mechanics during load transfers, and injury-prevention strategies — drawing directly on occupational therapy knowledge to promote workplace safety and reduce musculoskeletal risk.

Occupational Therapist - Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital - Mombasa

(2024-11 - 2025-02)

Provided occupational therapy services within the paediatric, physical dysfunction and mental health units. Conducted patient assessments, formulated treatment goals and implemented evidence-based interventions to improve functional independence.

Occupational Therapist — Ponseti Clubfoot Management - Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) - Mombasa

(2023-08 - 2024-11)

Delivered comprehensive OT services over 1.5 years, improving patient wellness and health outcomes. Specialised in Ponseti management of clubfoot, overseeing casting, bracing and family education. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams at APDK and Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital (paediatric and mental health rotations, 3 months).

Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Volunteer - Mombasa Community Health Programme - Mombasa

(2023-12)

Training patients and caregivers in CBR principles, health education and awareness creation, promoting independence and community reintegration.

Clinical Rotation Student - Kakamega County Teaching & Referral Hospital

(2022-08 - 2023-01)

Gained hands-on experience in paediatric physical disabilities and mental health rotations. Managed varied conditions including delayed developmental milestones and conditions limiting patient independence.

Diploma - Occupational Therapy - Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Mombasa Campus (2020-09 - 2023-07)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Chebara Boys High School (2016-02 - 2019-11)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Kapngetik Primary School (2005-01 - 2015-11)