Kenya Coffee School Professional Certificate in Work Ability Coordination (WAC)
Supporting People. Strengthening Workplaces. Building Inclusive Careers.
The Work Ability Coordinator (WAC) programme at Kenya Coffee School equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to support individuals with reduced or partial work ability to obtain, retain, or return to meaningful employment. The course emphasizes workplace inclusion, rehabilitation, occupational health, employee wellbeing, and sustainable workforce development.
Who is this course for?
This programme is suitable for professionals working in services that support employment, workplace wellbeing, rehabilitation, and work continuation, including:
- Human Resource (HR) professionals
- Occupational Health and Safety Officers
- Occupational Health Care Practitioners
- Medical and Rehabilitation Professionals
- Nurses and Clinical Officers
- Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
- Psychologists and Counsellors
- Social Workers
- Public Health Professionals
- Employment and Labour Officers
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainers
- University and College lecturers
- Government Ministries and County Government officers
- NGOs, CBOs, and Development Organizations
- Disability Inclusion Officers
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) professionals
- Corporate Wellness Coordinators
- Insurance and Workers’ Compensation professionals
- Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders
Entry Requirements
Applicants should preferably possess:
- A university degree or diploma from a recognized institution; or
- A college qualification in a relevant discipline; or
- Equivalent professional qualifications with relevant work experience.
Individuals who are not currently employed in work ability or employment support services are also encouraged to apply if they aspire to build a career as a Work Ability Coordinator.
Applicants with limited experience supporting people with partial work ability will receive foundational training before progressing to advanced workplace coordination and case management skills.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Assess work ability and functional capacity.
- Coordinate return-to-work programmes.
- Support employees with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
- Design workplace accommodation plans.
- Promote occupational health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
- Implement inclusive employment practices.
- Reduce workplace absenteeism through proactive interventions.
- Develop individualized work ability plans.
- Monitor and evaluate workplace support programmes.
Practical Learning
Participants will engage in:
- Workplace assessments
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Ergonomic assessments
- Case studies
- Workplace rehabilitation planning
- Occupational health simulations
- Return-to-work coordination exercises
- Professional documentation and reporting
- Industry attachment (where applicable)
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as:
- Work Ability Coordinator (WAC)
- Return-to-Work Coordinator
- Disability Management Coordinator
- Occupational Health Coordinator
- Workplace Wellness Coordinator
- Human Resource Wellness Officer
- Rehabilitation Coordinator
- Employee Assistance Programme Coordinator
- Occupational Safety and Health Officer
- Corporate Wellness Consultant
- Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Kenya Coffee School Advantage
Through the Open Skills Education (OSE™) competency-based model and the Applied Competency Index (ACI™), Kenya Coffee School emphasizes measurable workplace competence, practical experience, and employability. The programme is designed to help professionals support inclusive workplaces while contributing to healthier, more productive organizations.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or seeking to transition into the field of work ability coordination, the WAC programme provides a strong foundation for making a meaningful impact on individuals, employers, and communities.