Speech Therapist Full Time NEW

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

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• 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.
• Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• 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 family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
• Working directly under the clinical speech therapist and shadowing them in all their duties

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-language Pathology or Diploma in Speech language Therapy – Recent graduates or final year students highly encouraged to apply
• Certified with the Association of Speech and Language Therapists, Kenya. Experience with certain conditions or working with specific age groups may be preferred.
• Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
• Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases.
• Attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans.