Speech Therapist (Locum) at SLT Support

• The therapist is to perform screenings, assess patient condition, and design therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary speech skills. 

Key Responsibilities & Duties:  

• Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Ability to do ward rounds-general ward and ICU/HDU
• Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.  
• Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.  
•  Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.  
• Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.  
• Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include the clinical services manager, family members, teachers, or medical professionals. 

Minimum Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-language Pathology.  
• Certified with the Association of Speech and Language Therapists, Kenya.  
• Experience with certain conditions: stroke, autoimmune diseases, stammering, swallow and feeding difficulties, delayed speech and language, delayed milestones. 
• Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.  Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.  
• Proficiency with  patient and healthcare databases.  
• Attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans.
• Interviews will be a rolling basis.