Speech and Language Therapist: at Nairobi Hospital

REF/TNH/SLT/11/20: (Contract)

Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
• Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
• Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
• Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.
• Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.
• To have knowledge of and work within the framework of relevant procedures including Safeguarding/Child Protection etc.
• Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
• Providing mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.
• Working within a team to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.

At a more senior level, you’ll need to be:

• Conducting personal development reviews with colleagues.
• Supporting newly qualified SLTs and speech and language therapy assistants.
• Planning and delivering training sessions.
• Undertaking clinical audit
• Participating in research projects.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Sc. or Master’s degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology.
• Relevant license and certification.
• Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.
• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Familiarity with basic computer software.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Possession of valid annual practicing license.
• Good communication skills, honest, good interpersonal skills.