Speech Therapist

Role Overview

Provide clinical speech and language therapy, with a focus on supporting children with communication and swallowing needs. The role involves assessing each child’s difficulties, developing appropriate management plans and working with families and other professionals to support progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess children’s speech, language, communication and swallowing abilities.
• Identify and manage speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders within the scope of professional practice.
• Plan and deliver therapy suited to each child’s needs and clinical presentation.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions in response to assessment findings.
• Communicate clinical observations and recommendations clearly to children, families and relevant care or education professionals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate patient care.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology from a recognised, accredited institution.
• Current registration with the Association of Speech and Language Therapists of Kenya (ASLTK), or another relevant recognised professional body where applicable.
• Valid practising licence.
• At least one year of relevant clinical experience; experience with children in a hospital, rehabilitation centre or educational setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, diagnose and manage speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders, particularly in paediatric patients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.