Speech and Language Therapist

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Kyaninga Therapy and Rehabilitation is hiring a Speech and Language Therapist to provide comprehensive assessment and speech and Language therapy intervention for children with disabilities and their families within outpatient clinics and community outreach into individual homes, schools and health centres. To help children improve their speech clarity, language comprehension and expression, and social communication skills, and also support children with eating and drinking difficulties. A key part of their role is working with families and other professionals, such as teachers and doctors, to create and implement a personalised therapy plan.

Location: Fort Port and Kasese, Uganda

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

To provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for children with speech, communication and feeding difficulties and their families within outpatient clinics and community outreach into individual homes, schools and health centers.

To use clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, specialist skills, problem-solving and initiative to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

Maintain up-to-date clinical records in line with professional standards.

Provide quarterly reports on the progress of referrals, appointments and caseloads

To liaise with other healthcare professionals, clients, parents and other relevant individuals professionally.

To provide education and training to colleagues, students, other healthcare and community workers, parents and caregivers.

To professionally respond to enquiries and referrals regarding speech and language therapy and other available services.

Check that all equipment is in good working order and maintain records of all items in

To manage and maintain your diary, including appointments, meetings and clinical observations, ensure effective communication throughout the organization.

To keep up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients.

To educate patients and their caregivers about how to prevent and/or improve conditions.

Formulating and delivering specialised speech and language therapy treatment programs based on evidence-based practice and treatment options.

Ensuring all reports are dealt with promptly, and all documentation is maintained accurately and up to date

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physio, occupational therapists, Nutritionists, orthopaedic officers, social workers, special education teachers and administration and support staff.

Required qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language therapy

1-2 years of experience in speech and Language Therapy preferably in a nongovernmental organisation setting.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Highly motivated with a willingness to learn and develop

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

The ability to explain treatments simply to patients and their families

Have a genuine concern for the well-being and health of patients

Excellent proficiency in verbal and written English with strong attention to detail

Ability to communicate in Rutooro, Lukhonzo, Runyankole or Rukiga would be beneficial

Flexible and adaptable attitude with a “can do” approach

Critical thinker with an ability to see “outside the box” with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Good computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite

Valid vehicle license is highly desirable

Effective time management and organizational skills.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted as a one PDF document with a cover letter, CV and relevant documents to

hr@kyaningacdc.org